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FG56 THF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,912 mi
Last recorded136,912 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 THF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 136,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2024 124,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2024 124,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 111,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,621 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,686 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,947 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 80,947 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,338 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust shield not fully surcure

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 73,241 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust shield not fully surcure

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,567 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,645 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,925 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2011 29,734 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,595 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,842 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 THF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG56 THF, 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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FG56 THF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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