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BJ56 BWU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear light units damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2022 118,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished, strongly advise to change

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear light units damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,648 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible connector in poor condition and slight gas leak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember to chassis mounting bolts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 114,645 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible connector in poor condition and slight gas leak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember to chassis mounting bolts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 110,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 110,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex started to break up and has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front wiper little poor

clutch only just operational

gear shift extremely stiff to operate

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,468 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,468 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 70,452 miles

both rear lamps cracked

rear seat belt cover missing

wipers poor

Pass 8 May 2015 60,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

covers missing from centre rear seat belt buckle

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres perished

front wipers little poor

insp light on

Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,155 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres perished

front wipers little poor

insp light on

Pass 10 May 2013 44,355 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 37,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,276 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 BWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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