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FJ53 UTA

2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,506 mi
Last recorded104,506 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V83,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UTA
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Comfort 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,506 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,592 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 101,508 miles

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

Many various components corroded under vehicle

nearside front inner rack arm slight play

Fail 24 May 2018 101,508 miles

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

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

Many various components corroded under vehicle

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

nearside front inner rack arm slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,703 miles

Advise front tyres getting low

Advise n/s inner steering rack joint worn

Advise o/s wiper blade split at the ends

Pass 26 May 2016 94,063 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 94,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2014 86,018 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 80,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 80,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,856 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2011 69,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2011 69,379 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,551 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,682 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 51,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,047 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 43,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,784 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Comfort 16V?

Based on 1,803 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
7,389
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 89
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
position lamp(s) not working 57
coil spring broken 46
Full Opel Zafira Comfort 16V reliability report

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FJ53 UTA is a 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,830 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 Comfort 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 UTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Comfort 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Comfort 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 UTA is a 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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