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EF53 TCF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,706 mi
Last recorded129,706 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 129,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,282 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 114,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,199 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 109,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe on joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 87,852 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and worn on edges

front tyres worn on edges and perishing

rear silencer at joint slight blow

Fail 2 May 2019 87,852 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure upper bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and worn on edges

front tyres worn on edges and perishing

rear silencer at joint slight blow

Pass 9 May 2018 82,117 miles

spar tyre wrong size

Pass 5 May 2017 75,420 miles

off side front tyres worn low on tread outer edges

rear exhaust silencer and pipe poor condition

spar tyre wrong size

Fail 5 May 2017 75,398 miles

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

off side front tyres worn low on tread outer edges

rear exhaust silencer and pipe poor condition

spar tyre wrong size

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking up slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack gaitors slightly damp

Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre worn on edges

steering rack gaitors slightly damp

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,921 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 13,252 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,407 miles

slight damage to n/s/f outter tyre wall

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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EF53 TCF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF53 TCF, 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 EF53 TCF registered?

EF53 TCF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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