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FP03 XVE

2003 Opel Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,214 mi
Last recorded128,214 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XVE
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,214 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Halfway down the car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 128,208 miles

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

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Halfway down the car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,478 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seats stowed

Fail 2 Jun 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joint corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seats stowed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,059 miles

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

Rear parking brake has just met the requirements 16%

Fail 2 Jun 2016 106,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear parking brake has just met the requirements 16%

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,954 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 95,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014

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

Pass 22 May 2013 79,699 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2013 79,699 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 69,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fan belt in poor condiction

Fail 22 May 2012 69,808 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

fan belt in poor condiction

Fail 31 May 2011 58,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 58,184 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,128 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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FP03 XVE is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 82,689 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP03 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP03 XVE registered?

FP03 XVE is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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