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EX06 FHO

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,539 mi
Last recorded126,539 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 FHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 126,539 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 126,539 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,661 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 121,760 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 121,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 116,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,329 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,329 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (deep cut on inner edge, cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,108 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,425 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 88,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,683 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 78,683 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 77,055 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 77,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,232 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,069 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,772 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 57,752 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 12,635 miles

n/s/f tyre wall deep cut

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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EX06 FHO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EX06 FHO, 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 EX06 FHO registered?

EX06 FHO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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