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FD55 GRZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,182 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (post 2003) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,485 miles

manufactures engine and body covers restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,312 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK ARMS ()

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 75,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK ARMS ()

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,009 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light illuminated then went off poss fault

Fail 2 Oct 2020 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminated then went off poss fault

Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine mil lamp reset before retest

Fail 10 Oct 2019 61,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY CRACKING IN TREAD AREA/DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY CRACKING IN TREAD AREA/DANDGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,447 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front have a product on them obscuring the condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre sidewalls are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 56,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front have a product on them obscuring the condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre sidewalls are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear tyre outer sidewalls are perished

Fail 3 Feb 2018 53,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front leaking middle corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear tyre outer sidewalls are perished

engine has a miss fire and the engine management light is on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,897 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE'S HEAVILY CRACKED IN TREAD

Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

BOTH REAR TYRE'S HEAVILY CRACKED IN TREAD

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,209 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Engine management light on

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,261 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,516 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,159 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,300 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)

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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FD55 GRZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD55 GRZ, 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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FD55 GRZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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