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BJ56 BFO

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,157 mi
Last recorded122,157 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 BFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 122,157 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 7 May 2025 120,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Fail 6 May 2025 120,158 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread reading 1mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2024 117,488 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 117,487 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 114,335 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 12,709 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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BJ56 BFO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BJ56 BFO, 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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BJ56 BFO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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