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FJ03 WBY

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WBY
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 71,481 miles

front and rear brake discs coroding

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes coroding

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin

rear registration plate deteriorating

small play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 5 May 2015 65,904 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 65,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 57,507 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 12 May 2014 57,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearise rear brake disc corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,161 miles

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

condensation in offside front fog light

engine managment light on dash

front brake pads getting low

handbrake travel slightly high

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and approaching limit

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

condensation in offside front fog light

engine managment light on dash

front brake pads getting low

handbrake travel slightly high

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and approaching limit

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,408 miles

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

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,655 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 36,647 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,661 miles

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

Slight roughness and tightness in steering rack assembly.

Unable to inspect 3rd row seats and belts due to box fitted in load compartment.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,609 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 27,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre has cuts and cracks in tyre and is also cracking around tread of tyre.tread depth is 2.0mm.

o/s/f tyre is 2.0mm tread depth and also has a nail in tyre and is cracking around tread of tyre.

o/s/r tyre is cracking and has cuts around tread and is also 2.0mm tread depth.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,722 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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FJ03 WBY is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ03 WBY, 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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FJ03 WBY is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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