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FG03 HGZ

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HGZ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,600 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,215 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,215 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both number plates deteriorated

centre seat belt modified

Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both number plates deteriorated

centre seat belt modified

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,836 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,708 miles

Exhaust showing bad signs of corrison mid/rear

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust showing bad signs of corrison mid/rear

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,342 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 70,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,932 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 48,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,282 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
Full Opel Zafira Elegance 16V reliability report

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FG03 HGZ is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG03 HGZ, 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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FG03 HGZ is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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