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FM03 XBL

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XBL
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 117,399 miles

STRONG ADVISER - 2X REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLIT ALL THE WAY THROUGH 50% OF LENGTH

brake pedal worn through at edge

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate, rear box front rubber perished

o/s front indicator faded

o/s front side light dim

o/s front tyre 2mm and n/s front 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

rack damp with fluid on o/s gaitor

slight blow from front pipe to centre section joint and small crack and blow on centre silencer where pipe exits

underside brake pipes corroded in places towards rear ( n/s worse)

wipers smear screen

Fail 16 Mar 2017 117,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STRONG ADVISER - 2X REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLIT ALL THE WAY THROUGH 50% OF LENGTH

brake pedal worn through at edge

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate, rear box front rubber perished

o/s front indicator faded

o/s front side light dim

o/s front tyre 2mm and n/s front 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

rack damp with fluid on o/s gaitor

slight blow from front pipe to centre section joint and small crack and blow on centre silencer where pipe exits

underside brake pipes corroded in places towards rear ( n/s worse)

wipers smear screen

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,683 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

misting of oil on engine and gearbox

Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

misting of oil on engine and gearbox

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,419 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - partial check only!

coolant leaking from n/s radiator area

engine oil leaks evident - level was low!

n/s wiper blade smears screen

rear brake pads worn low

steering rack stained and slight play evident

underside brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,169 miles

rack gaitors damp with oil

brake pedal rubber worn through to pedal on lower corner

engine and gearbox wet with oil at bottom

n/s front inner cv boot slightly perished

n/s handbrake cable corroded at end

o/s rear shock damp, both rear shocks starting to corrode on casing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,169 miles

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE - play in n/s front lower ball joint

brake pedal rubber worn through to pedal on lower corner

engine and gearbox wet with oil at bottom

exhaust corroded in places on centre section, slight soot mark around mounting bracket

front and rear discs lipped, front pads close to wear tangs, rear inner pads look low

n/s front inner cv boot slightly perished

n/s handbrake cable corroded at end

o/s rear shock damp, both rear shocks starting to corrode on casing

rack gaitors damp with oil

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,766 miles

1x nail in both rear tyres

ancillary drive belt slightly glazed and noisy

brake pedal rubber splitting along side

engine and gearbox oilstained and slightly damp

front brake inner pads worn, unable to see accurately how low but approximately 3mm

front bumper splitter loose on nearside, clipped back in

light corrosion on offside front disc (5%)

nearside mirror taped to base, secure but can still be moved easily by hand(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear silencer heatshield corroded around fixing and dropped, resting on exaust rear silencer

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on front coilsprings

slight corrosion on rear shock absorber bodys

slight corrosion on underside brake pipes

slight noise emitted from offside rear brake when wheel rotated slowly

steering rack oilstained and slightly damp

wipers and wiper linkage slightly worn and noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,085 miles

both front tyres worn bias to outer edge (raised tread)

both rear inner pads look low and noise from rear when brakeing (no visual damage to discs)

both rear tyres perished and o/s rear tyre slightly feathered

brake pedal rubber split

engine and gearbox damp with oil

exhaust centre system front joint has a minor leak of exhaust gasses and rear joint corroded but still secure

fan belt glazed

front discs slightly lipped

n/s rear tyre worn bias to edges inner edge on 2mm (minimum limit 1.6mm)

o/s power steering rack gaiter damp with oil

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,228 miles

engine top cover fitted

front engine torque mount split

insp flagging

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

no coolant in reservoir, rad stained (strong advise)

play in both nearside and offside front anti roll bar link arm balljoints

rear 2 seats folded flat, partial belt check carried out

slight exhaust blow evident

slight stains on gearbox

slight stains on rear shock absorbers

windscreen lower trim loose

wipers noisy, rear wiper arm missing

Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,228 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

front engine torque mount split

insp flagging

engine top cover fitted

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

no coolant in reservoir, rad stained (strong advise)

play in both nearside and offside front anti roll bar link arm balljoints

rear 2 seats folded flat, partial belt check carried out

slight exhaust blow evident

slight stains on gearbox

slight stains on rear shock absorbers

windscreen lower trim loose

wipers noisy, rear wiper arm missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,051 miles

engine cover fitted

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion on exhaust system, centre section to rear box joining flange thin

slight oilstains on gearbox and steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,211 miles

coolant level slightly low

exhaust centre corroded

very slight play in steering rack

very slight weep offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,570 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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FM03 XBL 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 73.3%.

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 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 FM03 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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