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DY52 FRO

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,068 mi
Last recorded207,068 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FRO
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 207,068 miles

1 of rear exhaust mounts corroded and broken loose.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

possible coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 207,068 miles

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

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

1 of rear exhaust mounts corroded and broken loose.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

possible coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 193,552 miles

exhaust leak from cat to mid section joint.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 179,681 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded.

oil pressure light flickers on idle.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 179,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate fading.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

play in n/s front track rod end.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 167,067 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 167,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 152,495 miles

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

front number plate broken

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 152,495 miles

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

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

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

front number plate broken

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre worn

Pass 28 Nov 2009 137,142 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 120,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 101,742 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,245 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 77,245 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,791 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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DY52 FRO is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY52 FRO, 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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What year was DY52 FRO registered?

DY52 FRO is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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