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FD55 XSE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,618 mi
Last recorded118,618 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 XSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 112,985 miles

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

both front shock casing badly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 112,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front shock casing badly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 106,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,447 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,781 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,704 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp casing missing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,010 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,764 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 18 Feb 2015 68,764 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,100 miles

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

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,412 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,815 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,350 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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FD55 XSE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD55 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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