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FD02 XLM

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,815 mi
Last recorded85,815 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 XLM
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,815 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,811 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear / n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,634 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,204 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 188,935 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 188,935 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 165,698 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 165,698 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 143,432 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear exhaust mountings deteriorating.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 124,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 124,024 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 109,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 109,155 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 62,069 miles

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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FD02 XLM is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 86,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD02 XLM, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD02 XLM is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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