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FJ53 YUE

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,242 mi
Last recorded202,242 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YUE
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 202,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 124,600 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 113,118 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 113,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 105,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,390 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,733 miles

1/ slight pitting outside edge o/s rear brake disc. 2/ slight bind o/s rear brake 3/ baffles loose in centre exhaust system not affecting emissions.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 86,703 miles

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

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

1/ slight pitting outside edge o/s rear brake disc. 2/ slight bind o/s rear brake 3/ baffles loose in centre exhaust system not affecting emissions.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,427 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 75,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,621 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 68,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,533 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 54,533 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,211 miles

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)

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 YUE is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YUE, 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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What year was FJ53 YUE registered?

FJ53 YUE is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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