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GX56 EEJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,613 mi
Last recorded154,613 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 154,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 144,761 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 144,692 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row ()

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Pass 19 Feb 2022 138,487 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 138,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY SECTION & REAR BOX [ & CENTRE SECTION CORRODED] (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 138,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,624 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,761 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 114,761 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,737 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,256 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,256 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,130 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,184 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low + nail

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,894 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 34,894 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,823 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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GX56 EEJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX56 EEJ, 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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GX56 EEJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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