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FP03 YLJ

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,353 mi
Last recorded57,353 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 YLJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 57,353 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,828 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,711 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 40,711 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 34,665 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 34,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 28,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2006 22,067 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 YLJ is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP03 YLJ, 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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What year was FP03 YLJ registered?

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

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