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EF06 GVJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,193 mi
Last recorded193,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 GVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 193,193 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 193,193 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 179,118 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 172,809 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 165,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing on outer sidewall and has deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 165,238 miles

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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing on outer sidewall and has deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 155,695 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 131,893 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,571 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished in tread area

Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,568 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,737 miles

play in off side and near side front inner steering rack joints

Fail 18 Jan 2016 51,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

play in off side and near side front inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2015 45,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,225 miles

Slight play nearside & offside steering (rack ends)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 32,225 miles

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

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

Slight play nearside & offside steering (rack ends)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,809 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 24,809 miles

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

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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EF06 GVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue 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 EF06 GVJ, 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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What year was EF06 GVJ registered?

EF06 GVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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