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BU56 YFR

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,351 mi
Last recorded105,351 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 YFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 105,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Rocker Cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie-Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie-Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,662 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 104,657 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant Pipe At Bulk Head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,837 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 103,837 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,804 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 101,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing inner / outer edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 93,101 miles

Exhaust flexi / center box deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 93,101 miles

Exhaust flexi / center box deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 82,003 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 72,726 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 72,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 60,436 miles

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

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

no spare wheel

Fail 14 May 2013 60,164 miles

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

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

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

no spare wheel

Pass 17 May 2012 48,800 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 37,109 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,102 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,901 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,901 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BU56 YFR is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BU56 YFR, 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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BU56 YFR is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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