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EJ56 VMZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,334 mi
Last recorded151,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 151,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 149,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front subframe mounting point corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 10 Jun 2024 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 143,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front subframe mounting point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front subframe mounting point corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats folded

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 143,094 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excess split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front subframe mounting point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front subframe mounting point corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn begining to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats folded

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

Pass 31 May 2022 138,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc heat shield deteriated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked luggage

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 138,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc heat shield deteriated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked luggage

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 134,995 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 134,995 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 133,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,085 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres on 2mm & worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,798 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,849 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,968 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 26,712 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,736 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 VMZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EJ56 VMZ, 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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EJ56 VMZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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