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FG56 GFY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,786 mi
Last recorded85,786 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 85,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,584 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 78,574 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 69,872 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,430 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,731 miles

both inner rack ends have slight play

oil leek

Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill ( door shut area ) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seats not checked due to boot full of rubbish

Slight movement in N/S inner steering rack joint

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leaking on to exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,056 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,447 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Dec 2012 39,204 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 39,204 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 31,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,494 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,823 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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FG56 GFY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG56 GFY, 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 FG56 GFY registered?

FG56 GFY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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