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FP53 APV

2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V83,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 APV
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Comfort 16V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,353 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deterioating

Fail 18 Dec 2012 91,353 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

exhaust rear box deterioating

Pass 19 Nov 2011 82,000 miles

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2011 82,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,062 miles

front to rears getting corroded

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy in operation

Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front discs getting worn

front to rears getting corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges away

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy in operation

rear pads worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,681 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2008 49,886 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,886 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering

Fail 10 Oct 2007 39,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,047 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 29,047 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Comfort 16V?

Based on 1,803 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
7,389
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 89
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
position lamp(s) not working 57
coil spring broken 46
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FP53 APV is a 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,830 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 Comfort 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP53 APV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Comfort 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Comfort 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP53 APV is a 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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