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BJ56 DFC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,391 mi
Last recorded144,391 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 144,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front head light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

handbrake just passed minimum requirement

Fail 16 Feb 2023 144,389 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front head light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

handbrake just passed minimum requirement

Pass 11 Jan 2022 140,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 140,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,104 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,340 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 133,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 129,404 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2018 129,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,720 miles

Engine Management light is on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,325 miles

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

engine management light is on

Fail 11 Aug 2016 122,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Aug 2015 118,464 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 118,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,920 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,477 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f inner pad coming away from backing

slight play in rack arms

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,176 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,117 miles

wipers smearing

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 DFC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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