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BU02 ACJ

2002 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,409 mi
Last recorded190,409 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ACJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2019 190,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion on them no leaks at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2018 180,748 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 168,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 In And Out Of Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)

No Emissions Detected

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 165,249 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr tyes cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 157,463 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracked/Perished

O/S/R Brake Back Plate Slightly Corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 157,463 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracked/Perished

O/S/R Brake Back Plate Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 149,247 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 141,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2012 132,546 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 132,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 119,873 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 119,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2010 111,504 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 111,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 105,560 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 105,560 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,510 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 88,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,126 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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BU02 ACJ is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,610 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 Opel Zafira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 ACJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 ACJ is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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