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FM03 XOW

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XOW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 129,031 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 118,656 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 118,656 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 109,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heatshield loose

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,787 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,698 miles

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

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs showing age and wearing low

nearside track rod has slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,698 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs showing age and wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,526 miles

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

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

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

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

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,415 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,943 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,604 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
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FM03 XOW is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM03 XOW is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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