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GL55 JCU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,495 mi
Last recorded171,495 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 JCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 171,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 171,494 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 168,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 162,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 162,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 155,841 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,762 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear axle beam bush worn

offside rear axle beam bush worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2017 147,762 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear axle beam bush worn

offside rear axle beam bush worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 139,310 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 132,175 miles

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

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

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

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

play in offside rear axle beam bush

Fail 2 Nov 2015 132,175 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

play in offside rear axle beam bush

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 120,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,803 miles

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

centre rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 111,803 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

centre rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 104,287 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,277 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,276 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,239 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,911 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,906 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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GL55 JCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL55 JCU, 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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GL55 JCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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