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HJ56 YMF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,607 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s & n/s

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,771 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers not attached to top of shock absorbers

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 109,771 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Both rear shock absorber dust covers not attached to top of shock absorbers

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 108,277 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror taped up

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Spare tyre defective low on pressure

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 May 2022 104,109 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,074 miles

Both front steering rack arms have slight play at their inner fixings.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 104,037 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 104,012 miles

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight play in steering inner tierods

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,470 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/r shock absorber shroud insecure

o/s/r shock absorber damp

slight play in steering rack tierods

Fail 12 Jul 2017 101,435 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

coil springs corroded

n/s/r shock absorber shroud insecure

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack tierods

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,020 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 86,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

n/sr tyre close to legal limit.

slight play in both steering rack tierods.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,211 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,772 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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HJ56 YMF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HJ56 YMF, 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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HJ56 YMF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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