CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF55 OWM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,073 mi
Last recorded141,073 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 141,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 140,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bracket on shock (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,390 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 124,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex blown and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe n/side mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe o/side mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2022 108,596 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex blown and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe n/side mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe o/side mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc dirt guard corroded loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front link rod lower dustcover deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,908 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake pipes from hoses slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake pipe swollen under protective coating

offside rear tyre worn on edges close to wear bars

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,339 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 83,338 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,119 miles

nearside front link rod slight play

offside front link rod upper dust cover deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,793 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 67,792 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,118 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,399 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2013 36,442 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 18 Jan 2013 36,425 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,309 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres getting close to wear bars outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,241 miles

front tyres on wear bars

Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,456 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF55 OWM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF55 OWM?

You can check the full history of EF55 OWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF55 OWM registered?

EF55 OWM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is EF55 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 OWM shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF55 OWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF55 OWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.