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FH52 HFE

2003 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HFE
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,507 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auxiliary drive belt heavily worn

exhaust deteriorated and heat shield insecure

radiator cooling fans disconnected

rear brake discs worn and heavily pitted

Fail 3 Jun 2015 113,478 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auxiliary drive belt heavily worn

exhaust deteriorated and heat shield insecure

radiator cooling fans disconnected

rear brake discs worn and heavily pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

heavy oil leaks

horn insecure

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Apr 2014 103,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

heavy oil leaks

horn insecure

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Oil leak

Oil level on min

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 94,073 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Oil leak

Oil level on min

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,551 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,551 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 75,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,456 miles

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

both rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 71,456 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,421 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,538 miles

OSR tyre perished

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,538 miles

OSR tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2006 35,212 miles

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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FH52 HFE is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH52 HFE, 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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What year was FH52 HFE registered?

FH52 HFE is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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