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GJ56 XWX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,136 mi
Last recorded165,136 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 165,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 160,046 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 160,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 146,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 146,884 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 138,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,431 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 124,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs starting to wear

both nearside tyres starting to wear on edges (raised tread pattern)

both rear shock absorbers weak

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

centre section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside rear lamp assembly lense cracked

slight movement in steering column

Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,008 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs look slightly worn.

offside rear light lense cracked.

rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Sep 2013 115,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs look slightly worn.

offside rear light lense cracked.

rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Sep 2012 106,713 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,266 miles

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs starting to wear

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

slight play in nearside steering mechanism

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,352 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

front & rear brake discs starting to wear

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 17 Sep 2010 69,352 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

front & rear brake discs starting to wear

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,030 miles

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

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

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 XWX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XWX, 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 XWX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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