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GF56 WCL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,982 mi
Last recorded209,982 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 WCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 209,982 miles

Both side front brake has slightly grabbing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both side (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 196,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both side (2.5.A.1a)

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

both side front brake slightly grabbing

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 182,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 172,643 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 172,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 150,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 132,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both disc's scored bad on inside

both front tyres are beginging to crack

rear disc's are lipped

Fail 28 Aug 2013 132,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both disc's scored bad on inside

both front tyres are beginging to crack

rear disc's are lipped

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 89,560 miles

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

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 7 Mar 2012 89,560 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front slight worn inner & outer edges

near side front steering arm play

off side front tyre worn innner edge

off side steering arm slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,577 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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GF56 WCL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF56 WCL, 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 GF56 WCL registered?

GF56 WCL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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