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FM06 OWX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,773 mi
Last recorded130,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 OWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 130,773 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty leaking from power steering rack (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central centre exhaust system corroded and rubber hangers splitting

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 121,965 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 121,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 116,184 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 116,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 112,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 109,188 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,243 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 107,243 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,291 miles

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

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

both rear shockers casing corroded on rear

Fail 23 Jun 2020 105,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear shockers casing corroded on rear

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,670 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped and exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 93,422 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped and exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,178 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and back box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,867 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,871 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,871 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 59,309 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,238 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,071 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 OWX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FM06 OWX, 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 OWX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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