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BJ56 BVF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,332 mi
Last recorded114,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 BVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,332 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,345 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,841 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 91,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,562 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,560 miles

Nearside Rear lamp shows signs of water ingress inside lens

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all 5 rear seat belt casings (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,560 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides of rear axle radius bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing wash/wipe control missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple tears/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp shows signs of water ingress inside lens

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all 5 rear seat belt casings (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,598 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load rear seats (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,874 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

offside rear light cluster condensated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,978 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front shoulders (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

engine misfire

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,894 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has feathered tread, wheel/tyre probably unbalanced

Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

o/s/r tyre has feathered tread, wheel/tyre probably unbalanced

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,227 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 Sep 2012 47,227 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

both steering arms worn

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,998 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,424 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 BVF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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