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FJ53 UFK

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,055 mi
Last recorded95,055 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UFK
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,055 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 95,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,965 miles

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

front tyres getting low

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,105 miles

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 Front side mirror cracked

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,754 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,162 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 65,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,714 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,418 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,657 miles

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 UFK is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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