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BG56 XEF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,523 mi
Last recorded127,523 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 127,523 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 124,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 124,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,619 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 121,619 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,804 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (rack arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,804 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (rack arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,508 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,437 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,719 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,078 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,589 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,910 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,955 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XEF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 XEF registered?

BG56 XEF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is BG56 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 XEF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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