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FJ03 WDE

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

183,400 mi
Last recorded183,400 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WDE
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 183,400 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low motor not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed windscreen (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

one rear silencer exhaust mount broken

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jan 2018 180,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 180,704 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 173,753 miles

Coolant system fault warning light on

Coolant leak ()

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

Front subframe heavily rusted

Offside Front brake caliper bleed nipple broken

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Several bulb failure warnings on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face braking material missing (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 173,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Coolant system fault warning light on

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

Front subframe heavily rusted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Several bulb failure warnings on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face braking material missing (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 165,502 miles

Both headlight height adjuster motors not working

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 165,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both headlight height adjuster motors not working

Cooling system fault warning light on

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 164,788 miles

Front subframe severely corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Third row offside seat been removed

Windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Mar 2014 164,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front subframe severely corroded

Offside front side light dim

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 May 2013 164,573 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 164,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 155,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 155,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 141,209 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Scorred

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scorred

Fail 28 Mar 2011 141,209 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Scorred

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scorred

Pass 27 Apr 2010 129,105 miles

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust heat sheild slightly inscure

Fail 26 Apr 2010 129,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust heat sheild slightly inscure

Pass 28 Apr 2009 115,079 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive handbrake travel

front discs and rear corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 115,079 miles

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

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

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

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

excessive handbrake travel

front discs and rear corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 101,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,788 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
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FJ03 WDE is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,988 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 DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 WDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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