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FG56 XMD

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,237 mi
Last recorded116,237 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tread. dot code 1615. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tread. dot code 0315. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row three. seat belts not tested ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 116,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tread. dot code 1615. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tread. dot code 0315. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row three. seat belts not tested ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1615 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 0315 (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 107,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1615 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm. worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 0315 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 103,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wipers not tested

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,536 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,251 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 86,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,033 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,041 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 44,897 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,544 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 XMD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

FG56 XMD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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