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GJ06 XLZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,706 mi
Last recorded173,706 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 XLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 173,706 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 173,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 172,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2023 169,369 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both headlamp aim poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2023 169,369 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2022 165,958 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 165,958 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 164,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 162,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 162,432 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap broken but not effecting its purpose

Pass 25 Jul 2019 155,512 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 152,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 150,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 146,973 miles

rear Sub-frame rubber bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,207 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,792 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 44,649 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,653 miles

Noted cracking to offside and nearside rear tyre treads no cords or bulges at this time

Noted slight movement in both steering rack arms

Noted wipers leave slight streaks on screen

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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GJ06 XLZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ06 XLZ, 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 GJ06 XLZ registered?

GJ06 XLZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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