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EF55 OWC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,645 mi
Last recorded146,645 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 146,645 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 146,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 145,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s frnt o.s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 145,342 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s frnt o.s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 145,309 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 143,131 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded heavily

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

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

Nearside front washer jet needs realigning

Offside front tyre perished

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Rear seats folded so unable to inspect seat belts

Steering rack leaking from failed seals (close to failure conditions)

Fail 21 Apr 2020 143,131 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded heavily

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

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

Nearside front washer jet needs realigning

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

Offside front tyre perished

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Rear seats folded so unable to inspect seat belts

Steering rack leaking from failed seals (close to failure conditions)

Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 126,055 miles

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

parking brake lever damaged

Fail 8 May 2018 126,052 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

parking brake lever damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 119,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,235 miles

Engine management light on

Offside mirror cover missing

no spare wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,202 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,445 miles

both front roll bar links have slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,885 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,588 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,572 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,067 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 25,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EF55 OWC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF55 OWC, 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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EF55 OWC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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