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BX03 DVW

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,143 mi
Last recorded168,143 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DVW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 168,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 158,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 158,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 148,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil springs corroded but complete

Fail 10 Feb 2017 148,441 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread and just legal ... advice change

Offside Front tyres are low on the edges of tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread and just legal ... advice change

coil springs corroded but complete

Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,341 miles

Front to rear main brake pipes slight pitted within clips

Rear most row of seats not fitted

coil springs corroded but complete

Fail 8 Feb 2016 140,341 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front to rear main brake pipes slight pitted within clips

Offside Front tyre is just legal ... advice change .

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

Rear most row of seats not fitted

coil springs corroded but complete

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 131,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch slpping

Fail 9 Feb 2015 131,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch slpping

Pass 12 Feb 2014 122,997 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 122,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 111,470 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 100,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 105,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,652 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Unable to lift o/s/r seat for inspection (back row)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2009 96,652 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Unable to lift o/s/r seat for inspection (back row)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,658 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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BX03 DVW is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 82,689 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 BX03 DVW, 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 23 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX03 DVW is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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