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FD03 VXF

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,668 mi
Last recorded95,668 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VXF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 95,668 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside & Nearside rear brake disc back plates corroded

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

Offside front fuel pipe near bulkhead corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 82,974 miles

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

nearside rear backplate corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 73,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 17 May 2013 73,100 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

heat shield above rear exhaust box insecure

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2012 108,306 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 108,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 56,982 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)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 48,404 miles

Exhaust centre section mount corroded and becoming loose

Offside front wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 15 May 2009 40,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers noisy in operation

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,065 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 26,065 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 20,498 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 20,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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FD03 VXF is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FD03 VXF, 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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FD03 VXF is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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