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BG56 LXW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,070 mi
Last recorded109,070 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 109,070 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,165 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 98,290 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,550 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019
Fail 30 Nov 2019

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 88,629 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 88,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,111 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 29 Nov 2011 44,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,720 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r shocker slight weeping

rear disks worn

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Fail 29 Nov 2010 364,720 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r shocker slight weeping

rear disks worn

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,985 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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BG56 LXW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG56 LXW, 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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What year was BG56 LXW registered?

BG56 LXW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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