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BP55 EHJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,503 mi
Last recorded134,503 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 134,503 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 134,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,093 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 127,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt at front of bracket loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,181 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,151 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 119,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 112,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on the crown of the inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on the crown of the inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 112,266 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on the crown of the inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on the crown of the inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,310 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 106,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,594 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,844 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 79,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,572 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,644 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 30 Jan 2009 50,644 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in both front steering arms

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 EHJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EHJ, 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 EHJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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