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BJ56 WTF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,143 mi
Last recorded136,143 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 136,143 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake effort low

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing unable to be tested due to binding brake

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, nearside worse (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 136,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing unable to be tested due to binding brake

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, nearside worse (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 127,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear w/bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 107,960 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,970 miles

Engine oil leak (possibly valve cover gasket)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,299 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,638 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,627 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,660 miles

both front tyres on wear markers + both rear tyres worn + rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Dec 2012 54,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres on wear markers + both rear tyres worn + rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside wing mirrow cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,718 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 WTF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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