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BP55 EGZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,239 mi
Last recorded128,239 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 EGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 128,239 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle beam mounts starting to perish

rear row of seats stowed away

Fail 8 Jun 2021 128,239 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle beam mounts starting to perish

rear row of seats stowed away

Fail 24 Mar 2021 128,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested REAR EXHAUST BOX MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3RD ROW SEATS STOWED AWAY

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN

Front WIPERS SMEARING

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 119,194 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 109,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 109,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working fuse connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pump faulty (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 101,969 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

minor damage in nearside front tyre wall

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,306 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight perished

Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight perished

no coolant in system

Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,233 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

rear brake pads worn

slight play in front inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 70,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

coolant level low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,812 miles

engine coolant/antifreeze below minimum mark in expansion tank

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,342 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Front Tyre On 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake Pads On 3mm

Offside Front tyre On 3mm

Offside Rear Brake Pads On 3mm

Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,108 miles

Both Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Barke Discs Lipped

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,108 miles

Both Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Barke Discs Lipped

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,873 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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BP55 EGZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP55 EGZ, 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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BP55 EGZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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