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FJ04 SAM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,953 mi
Last recorded42,953 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 42,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 42,733 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 41,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,744 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 22,220 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Nearside front tyre worn

Offside front tyre worn

Pass 3 May 2012 18,272 miles

LOWER FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING RUBBER IS EXCESSIVELY WORN AND ADVISE REPLACING.

Pass 5 May 2011 15,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,153 miles

osf + nsf tyres cracking on tred

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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FJ04 SAM 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 100%.

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 FJ04 SAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ04 SAM registered?

FJ04 SAM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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