MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake just met requirements will require adjustment / repair
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mount deterioated
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Exhaust mount deterioated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine management light ON
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately steering rack has slightly leak (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak under the gear box ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limite (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both side (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately steering rack has slightly leak (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak under the gear box ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limite (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light ON
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?
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FJ53 OWR is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OWR, 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 OWR is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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