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DK03 AKX

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

140,472 mi
Last recorded140,472 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 AKX
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 140,472 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 140,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 134,931 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 134,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 129,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 121,842 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2017 110,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,283 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 98,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,606 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight motor n/w

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriating

Nearside Rear exhaust outercasing deteriating

Nearside Rear heatsheild insecure

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,428 miles

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

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

heat shield above rear exhust box insecure

n/s headlamp motor n/w

rear exhaust baxbox outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat shield above rear exhust box insecure

n/s headlamp motor n/w

rear exhaust baxbox outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber worn

nsf headlight motor not working

rear wiperblade split

Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber worn

nsf headlight motor not working

rear wiperblade split

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,465 miles

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

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,465 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,358 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 60,821 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,384 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 52,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,347 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 47,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,285 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,334 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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DK03 AKX is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DK03 AKX, 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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DK03 AKX is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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