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FP03 XPN

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XPN
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,491 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked on walls

Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs badly corroded

coolant level low

engine management light is illuminated on instrument cluster indicating a fault.

signs of water leak at rear of engine

Fail 26 Jan 2017 86,491 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked on walls

Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped on inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs badly corroded

coolant level low

engine management light is illuminated on instrument cluster indicating a fault.

signs of water leak at rear of engine

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,940 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)

Offside Front worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is spliting

child seat fitted

eng light is on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,940 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Offside Front worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is spliting

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

eng light is on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,112 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 74,112 miles

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

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

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

serious oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 66,464 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,643 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,187 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 50,159 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,088 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 35,081 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,144 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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FP03 XPN is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP03 XPN, 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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FP03 XPN is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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