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DX03 OBJ

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,177 mi
Last recorded108,177 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OBJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 108,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,549 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

n/s/f tie rod play

oil residue on engine

oil residue on steering rack

wear to both front tyres

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,521 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,312 miles

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

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

slight misting on power steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

both front wipers smear slightly

nsf shocker has a misting of oil

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,956 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

both front wipers smear slightly

nsf shocker has a misting of oil

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,820 miles

flat spot on nsr tyre

pas rack damp with oil

rear springs corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,634 miles

front discs lipped corroded and has high spots on it

rear coil springs badly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 71,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs lipped corroded and has high spots on it

rear coil springs badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,330 miles

brake pipes corroded

ds wiper smearing

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

front discs lipped corroded and pitted

rear coil spring badly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,052 miles

alloys damaged

front discs corroded

o/s/f brake pipe boarderline pass other brake pipes corroded

o/s/f track rod end has slight play in a balljoint

power steering rack damp

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,848 miles

Brake hoses perished

OSR tyre heavily cracked in treads

Poor rear shock absorber damping action

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Fail 23 Mar 2010 55,848 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hoses perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre heavily cracked in treads

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Poor rear shock absorber damping action

Rear brake discs heavily corroded & lipped

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,646 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn rear brake discs corroded and worn,exhaust heavily corroded,o/s/f tyre wearing low,n/s/f tyre perished and cracking in tread,o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread,front wipers slight smearing

Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,646 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn rear brake discs corroded and worn,exhaust heavily corroded,o/s/f tyre wearing low,n/s/f tyre perished and cracking in tread,o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread,front wipers slight smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 Mar 2007 41,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 41,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,209 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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DX03 OBJ is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX03 OBJ, 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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DX03 OBJ is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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