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FM03 UDW

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,473 mi
Last recorded118,473 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 UDW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 118,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective does not clip in. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective does not clip in. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 118,467 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlights and brake lights flashing while hazard lights on. (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading was 1.460. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too low. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure fixing broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too low. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure fixing broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective does not clip in. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective does not clip in. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,246 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 116,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 113,378 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,088 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,078 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF A ADULT SEAT BELT

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,078 miles

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF A ADULT SEAT BELT

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,617 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 96,617 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,129 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 91,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,666 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn slightly

rear (boot) seat's not in the upright position at the time of test

rear brake disc's have a slight lip

Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,199 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,051 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 55,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,561 miles

rear seats removed/front discs corroded/rear exhaust corroded/nsr tyre on limit

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,439 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 40,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 29,853 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)

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

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
Full Opel Zafira Elegance 16V reliability report

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FM03 UDW is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM03 UDW, 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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FM03 UDW is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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