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FJ53 OUL

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,562 mi
Last recorded130,562 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OUL
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 130,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 130,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 108,583 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 108,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,345 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 84,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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FJ53 OUL is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 69,309 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 FJ53 OUL, 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 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 OUL is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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