MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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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
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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
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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
drivers front suspension arm bush deteriorating,both front steering arm balljoints play,rear brake discs lipped,drivers rear axle bush,passenger mirror
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
engine light on,transmission oil leak,both front steering arm balljoints play,exhaust rear cover loose,rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip
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
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
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
coolant low,oil leak,rear registration plate damaged,nearside steering arm balljoint play,rear tyres bulged on tread,no spare tyre
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
NS mirror cracked,OSR shocker wet,front brake discs lipped,front tyres cut on tread-NSF low tread,both front link bar rubbers deteriorating
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
front rack arms slight play,front discs lipped pads wearing close
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?
Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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