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FR03 FXW

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,770 mi
Last recorded134,770 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 FXW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,770 miles

under side of car covered in mud,

Fail 11 Apr 2017 134,768 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under side of car covered in mud,

Pass 18 Apr 2016 121,332 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 121,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie bar. (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie bar. (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,557 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 101,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,985 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,985 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,616 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,616 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rearmost seat not in use at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,618 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,597 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,438 miles

slight play in o/s rack end.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 77,437 miles

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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in o/s rack end.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,974 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 65,974 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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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FR03 FXW is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FR03 FXW, 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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FR03 FXW is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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