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BU02 AFE

2002 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

132,375 mi
Last recorded132,375 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 AFE
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 132,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,929 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 131,928 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust corroded

heat shield is loose

Pass 24 Feb 2023 131,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,624 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 130,621 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,726 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 129,717 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,074 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 129,074 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,387 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside front cv boot starting to perish

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,685 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,685 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

offside rear brake disc slight pitting

Pass 18 Jan 2017 124,080 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear brake has slight binding

offside rear brake has slight binding

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 121,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,291 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 120,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,935 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 100,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,695 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,695 miles

Nearside 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 13 Jul 2011 72,358 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 72,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,561 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,366 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,366 miles

Nearside 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 19 Feb 2007 33,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,520 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 AFE is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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