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BJ56 DCY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,894 mi
Last recorded153,894 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 DCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 153,894 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 153,759 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 146,058 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 23 Sep 2019 146,036 miles

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

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

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,586 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 128,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,323 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,911 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 86,831 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,055 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 59,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,570 miles

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

advise slight play in offside and nearside inner rack and pinion joints.

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 DCY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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