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FG53 YCO

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YCO
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 87,546 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has poor effort

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 85,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 85,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced corrosion to parts of (rear) exhaust system

tread low on outer part of n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 May 2014 76,675 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced corrosion to parts of (rear) exhaust system

tread low on outer part of n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2013 73,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,606 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,494 miles

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

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

o/s washer jet poor part blocked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,164 miles

both discs worn front and rear

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,437 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Tail pipe & Box badly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,824 miles

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,445 miles

REAR MOST SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED(SEATS FOLDED AWAY). OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 35,955 miles

REAR MOST SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED(SEATS FOLDED AWAY) †CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT †CORROSION TO EXHAUST BACK BOX

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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FG53 YCO is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG53 YCO, 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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FG53 YCO is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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