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DX54 FTN

2004 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,886 mi
Last recorded158,886 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V96,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 FTN
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 158,886 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 152,764 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,192 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 147,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 141,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 140,398 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 140,398 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 136,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 136,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fuse (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 136,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 129,286 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 129,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,963 miles

Play in nearside front steering arm Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,954 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 107,713 miles

Play in both track rod ends

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,583 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,402 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,913 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 29 May 2008 30,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
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DX54 FTN is a 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 96,764 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 Elegance DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX54 FTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 FTN is a 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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