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DN52 XPV

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XPV
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 123,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 123,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 112,432 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on

Fail 10 Aug 2012 109,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

N/S/F tyre on legaal limit

Windscreen cracked outsside of swept area

Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,376 miles

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

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

corrosion on under side of servo

Fail 8 Mar 2012 108,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

bottom of servo corroded

slight corrosion on metal brake lines on abs modulator

Fail 5 Mar 2012 108,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

bottom of servo corroded

front brake disc inner face corroded offside and nearside

slight corrosion on metal brake lines on abs modulator

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 93,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,643 miles

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

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

near side rear dust cap missing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,224 miles

Cut in the sidewall of the nearside front tyre

Damage to near side outer sill

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,780 miles

Cut in the side wall of the nearside front tyre

Damage to near side outer sill

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

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2007 50,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,136 miles

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

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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DN52 XPV is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN52 XPV, 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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DN52 XPV is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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