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EJ56 MDE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 MDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 97,905 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,738 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,837 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,408 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,096 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,186 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 58,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,261 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,241 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 47,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,978 miles

front pads approx 15-20% remaining

rear no plate bubbled

small oil leak from suspect front main oil seal

small splitt in n/s/f tyre sidewall,cords not showing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,675 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 17,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ56 MDE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ56 MDE, 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 EJ56 MDE registered?

EJ56 MDE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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