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FJ04 VKW

2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,776 mi
Last recorded116,776 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V73,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VKW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 116,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,542 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 106,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,779 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,779 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,455 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,253 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 32,251 miles

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

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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FJ04 VKW is a 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 73,696 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 FJ04 VKW, 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 22 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ04 VKW registered?

FJ04 VKW is a 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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