2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · BF56 XGW
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 185,379 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF56 XGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2025
- 185,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF56 XGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (BF56 XGW) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BF56 XGW Mileage History
- 01/02/2023163,235 mi
- 01/02/2024173,218 mi+9,983 mi
- 01/02/2024173,221 mi+3 mi
- 04/02/2025185,010 mi+11,789 mi
- 09/02/2025185,379 mi+369 mi
Average of roughly 10,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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