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BG55 ZXY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,641 mi
Last recorded65,641 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 65,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 65,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 59,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lights lees damage (both side)

Fail 19 Aug 2023 59,159 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lights lees damage (both side)

Pass 18 May 2022 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 43,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,628 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 40,628 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust section major leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 39,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 38,425 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 34,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling against tyre (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,194 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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BG55 ZXY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 ZXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 ZXY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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