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FJ53 ORA

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,545 mi
Last recorded88,545 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ORA
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,545 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,415 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,862 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,100 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted at rear

power steering system, intermittant malfunctioning

rear springs slightly corroded

unable to see pads

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,341 miles

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

nearside front passanger seat air bag activated,blown open

Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,341 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front passanger seat air bag activated,blown open

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,927 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,065 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 36,053 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,315 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 24,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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FJ53 ORA is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ53 ORA, 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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FJ53 ORA is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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