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FM06 EFB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,490 mi
Last recorded153,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 EFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 153,490 miles

all 3 rear seat belt buckle casings missing

Fail 21 Jan 2022 153,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

all 3 rear seat belt buckle casings missing

Pass 11 Feb 2021 150,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 150,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 146,720 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 140,440 miles

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

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

rear seat belt locks covers missing.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 140,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision lock not woking (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seat belt locks covers missing.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,052 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 137,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,516 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wiper blades not clean straight away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low in inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low in inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belt buckle covers missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,182 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has started to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

buckle covers missing on o/s rear and centre rear seat belt buckles

Fail 19 Jul 2016 131,180 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and nearside front disc on inner face VERY SCORED (recd replacement) (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has started to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

buckle covers missing on o/s rear and centre rear seat belt buckles

Pass 27 Jun 2015 107,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 93,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 78,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,571 miles

centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 7 Jul 2012 70,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,707 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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FM06 EFB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM06 EFB, 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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FM06 EFB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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