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FJ04 XPP

2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

107,710 mi
Last recorded107,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V73,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,758 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 99,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 97,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 96,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 85,607 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,335 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,879 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 77,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre multiple cracks on sidewall

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 74,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted and lipped inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre multiple cracks on sidewall

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,270 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,522 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,522 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,656 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 22,400 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
Full Opel Zafira Elegance 16V reliability report

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FJ04 XPP is a 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPP, 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 XPP is a 2004 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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