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FJ53 ORO

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,566 mi
Last recorded149,566 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 149,566 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened in boot area (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also n/s has been welded by lower arm m/tings (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn off inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes soft (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 126,232 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 126,232 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust emission slightly high

rear no/plate poor -

Pass 23 Jun 2014 114,150 miles

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

exhaust flange corroded-slight play in rack end o/s

o/s front brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2014 114,148 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flange corroded-slight play in rack end o/s

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,180 miles

exhaust corroding - o/s front b/pipe corroding o/k for now

Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroding - o/s front b/pipe corroding o/k for now

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,346 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,346 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,596 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 81,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,101 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,042 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,178 miles

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 ORO is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ORO, 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 ORO is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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