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BU02 AYF

2002 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,371 mi
Last recorded126,371 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 AYF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,371 miles

child seats fitted,nearside rear,both offside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 4 Mar 2016 126,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seats fitted,nearside rear,both offside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,173 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,533 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 117,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 113,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner brake pad life,padwarning light on.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 109,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 109,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,439 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,300 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 101,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,347 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,247 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 92,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 83,732 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 AYF is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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