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FB03 HCJ

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,755 mi
Last recorded129,755 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 HCJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,755 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 129,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder void of tread almost to exposed cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder void of tread almost to exposed cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing as used as dog mobile. ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section blow near rear box joint ( corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder void of tread almost to exposed cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake poor performance.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder void of tread almost to exposed cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside poor 27% variance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing as used as dog mobile. ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 113,218 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated front is damaged (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe slightly split near rear box joint. Centre box baffles rattling. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all missing ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 113,218 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated front is damaged (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe slightly split near rear box joint. Centre box baffles rattling. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all missing ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,368 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 99,087 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 99,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,210 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,888 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

third rows of seats towed down no checked

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,497 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

third rows of seats towed down no checked

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,011 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,838 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,050 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 52,033 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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FB03 HCJ is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 69,309 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 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB03 HCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB03 HCJ is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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