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FH55 EXB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 EXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2022 94,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear lens cover missing

coolant added prior to test, advise further investigation and coolant strength checking

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp lense missing

coolant level low

exhaust line corroded and flexi connection deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrect fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp lense missing

coolant level low

exhaust line corroded and flexi connection deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure ,very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure ,very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 84,305 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure ,very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure ,very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant level low.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,866 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Rear shock absorbers upper parts corroded and protective covers insecure.

coolent level low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,998 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 76,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 74,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,288 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 72,288 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 41,193 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 41,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,868 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edges

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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FH55 EXB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH55 EXB, 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 FH55 EXB registered?

FH55 EXB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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