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GJ56 LCF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,908 mi
Last recorded140,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 140,908 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Middle exhaust heat shield loose + corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside and nearside brake disc rear dust plates corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 140,908 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Middle exhaust heat shield loose + corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside and nearside brake disc rear dust plates corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2025 137,999 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2025 137,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

coolant level very low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 132,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,216 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 124,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,731 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 118,643 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

condensation in front and rear lights

Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,641 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

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

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

condensation in front and rear lights

Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,466 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 14 Jan 2019 115,464 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,741 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 103,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,912 miles

nearside and offside steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 19 Jan 2015 85,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,246 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,246 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,080 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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GJ56 LCF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ56 LCF, 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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GJ56 LCF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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