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FM56 TLU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,460 mi
Last recorded138,460 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 TLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 138,460 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 138,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 May 2017 133,390 miles

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

middle exhaust box poor condition from corrosion(outer skin peeling)

Fail 19 May 2017 133,390 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

middle exhaust box poor condition from corrosion(outer skin peeling)

Pass 18 May 2016 129,651 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 129,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 120,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,779 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,609 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 79,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres close to legal limits.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,440 miles

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

suspension arm bush border line pass [recommend renewal]

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,073 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 37,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,516 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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FM56 TLU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,598cc 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 FM56 TLU, 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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FM56 TLU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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