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FJ03 WDF

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,862 mi
Last recorded201,862 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WDF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 201,862 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 201,862 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock.coolant level low and warning light on.oil leaks.rear exhaust shield broken.rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.front engine mount weak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 194,494 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 194,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 186,586 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 186,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 173,942 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

only 5 seats fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2006 153,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WDF is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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