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BJ56 DFL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,123 mi
Last recorded131,123 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 131,123 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 131,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,711 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 125,688 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses faded (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle front mounting bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking fluid leaking off bottom of master cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel no braking effort both front whheels (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 120,241 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 120,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,752 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 109,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,298 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,645 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 82,643 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,856 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,480 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 27,480 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,981 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 DFL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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