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BJ56 BWB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,448 mi
Last recorded167,448 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 167,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 169,035 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 160,487 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 152,100 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 152,100 miles

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

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

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn

Offside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 145,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 135,257 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 135,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,530 miles

EML illuminated!!

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 30 May 2017 118,496 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML illuminated!!

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 101,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 101,648 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,151 miles

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on the inner edge

offside inner steering rack joint is worn

Pass 22 May 2014 73,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 60,693 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 48,246 miles

movement o/s inner steering joint

Pass 26 May 2011 37,745 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,843 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,552 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 BWB 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 BJ56 BWB, 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 BWB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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