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FJ53 OSR

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,810 mi
Last recorded103,810 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OSR
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 31 May 2023 102,619 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 99,162 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,644 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,685 miles

Brake pipes on underbody have slight corrosion.

Front subframe and off side lower suspension arm corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,226 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,824 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,525 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,314 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,862 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,287 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 25,258 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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FJ53 OSR is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 82,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 OSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 OSR is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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