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EJ56 MMU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,896 mi
Last recorded174,896 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 MMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 174,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside park brake limits just met

Fail 30 Jun 2025 174,883 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside park brake limits just met

Pass 1 Jul 2024 169,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 153,847 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 119,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 119,007 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,632 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

chip stone on front windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,632 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

chip stone on front windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2019 106,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre small cut

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,193 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 84,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,521 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,336 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,119 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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EJ56 MMU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

EJ56 MMU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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