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FJ04 VYV

2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,797 mi
Last recorded70,797 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V73,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,797 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 70,796 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,450 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 63,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,401 miles

advise rear exhaust outer skin is corroded .

advise slight wear to front brake discs .

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,562 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 35,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,065 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VYV is a 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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