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FV55 TWJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,245 mi
Last recorded157,245 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 TWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 157,245 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 157,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,844 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 142,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,251 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 135,251 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,165 miles

Front inner steering tie arms have slight play

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,165 miles

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

Front inner steering tie arms have slight play

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,700 miles

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

both side front tyres worn on inner edge

both side steering rack inner joints have slight play

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 105,700 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

both side front tyres worn on inner edge

both side steering rack inner joints have slight play

gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,604 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 78,604 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,448 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 33,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,732 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,650 miles

Rear tyres cracked

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

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FV55 TWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver 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 FV55 TWJ, 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 FV55 TWJ registered?

FV55 TWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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