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BG56 RJY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,869 mi
Last recorded122,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 RJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 122,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Windscreen broken (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 112,081 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 112,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,696 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 98,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 95,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 89,060 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 87,709 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper sill step (door open) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub and components, brake caliper heavy surface corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,517 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,535 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 59,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play in os rack end

Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,600 miles

slight play in rack end os

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,464 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 31,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,051 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 RJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJY, 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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BG56 RJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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