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EF55 YTL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

135,708 mi
Last recorded135,708 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 135,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 135,698 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,445 miles

vt30

Fail 6 Sep 2021 125,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front steering arm balljoints play,osf tyre tread bulging,osr tyre tread poor-bulging-uneven tread wear,clutch weak,battery weak

osf window issue,ns mirror cracked,os reverse light inop,rear reg plate poor,headlamp lenses clouding,rear belt buckle covers poor,oil spill-investigate,brake discs poor-rusting-noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,036 miles

vt30

Fail 27 Aug 2020 122,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate-reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim needs resetting (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front steering arm ball joints deteriorating-play,spare tyre not present

engine oil dirty,oil spill,osr reverse light inop,rear reg plate poor,brakes-suspension-springs-components rusting,osf suspension arm bush play,tracking requires attention,nsf tyre tread deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,643 miles

ref vt30

Fail 27 Aug 2019 118,641 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

heavy coolant leak-investigate-filled bottle twice during test!!!

passenger mirror cracked,oil spill-transmission wet!,drivers reverse light inop,front brake discs insides rusting,suspension-springs rusting,both front steering arm balljoints play,drivers rear tyre tread bulged

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,204 miles

drivers front suspension arm bush deteriorating,both front steering arm balljoints play,rear brake discs lipped,drivers rear axle bush,passenger mirror

Fail 24 Aug 2018 112,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main-axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear-close to disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers front suspension arm bush deteriorating,both front steering arm balljoints play,rear brake discs lipped,drivers rear axle bush,passenger mirror

engine oil low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,475 miles

engine light on,transmission oil leak,both front steering arm balljoints play,exhaust rear cover loose,rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip

Fail 29 Aug 2017 103,475 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

engine light on,transmission oil leak,both front steering arm balljoints play,exhaust rear cover loose,rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip

Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,497 miles

drivers front balljoint play,drivers front tire low tread,both rear tires low ontread-bulged

drivers reverse lamp inop,oil-coolant leak,drivers front suspension arm bush play

passenger front steering arm balljoint play,rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip

Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

drivers front balljoint play,drivers front tire low tread,both rear tires low ontread-bulged

drivers reverse lamp inop,oil-coolant leak,drivers front suspension arm bush play

passenger front steering arm balljoint play,rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip

Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,584 miles

coolant low,oil leak,rear registration plate damaged,nearside steering arm balljoint play,rear tyres bulged on tread,no spare tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2015 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant low,oil leak,rear registration plate damaged,nearside steering arm balljoint play,rear tyres bulged on tread,no spare tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2014 74,865 miles

NS mirror cracked,OSR shocker wet,front brake discs lipped,front tyres cut on tread-NSF low tread,both front link bar rubbers deteriorating

Fail 2 Aug 2014 74,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

NS mirror cracked,OSR shocker wet,front brake discs lipped,front tyres cut on tread-NSF low tread,both front link bar rubbers deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,128 miles

front rack arms slight play,front discs lipped pads wearing close

Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil dirty, front rack arms have slight play, front discs and pads close to limit (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,705 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,425 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
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EF55 YTL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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