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FM51 YUO

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V94,565 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 YUO
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020
Fail 18 Dec 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 145,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 3 Jan 2018 145,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2017

offside and nearside front shock top mounts slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2015 123,132 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014
Fail 10 Nov 2014

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013
Pass 6 Feb 2012

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012

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)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,636 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 65,967 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2010 65,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,631 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,390 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 38,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,251 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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FM51 YUO is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 94,565 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 DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM51 YUO, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM51 YUO is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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