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GN53 PMO

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,925 mi
Last recorded110,925 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 PMO
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 110,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats folded down, unable to inspect seat belts

Fail 5 Aug 2020 110,924 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seats folded down, unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 106,172 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box plus centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,169 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Feb 2016 99,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,580 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 94,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,692 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,466 miles

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

slight lip on front brake disc

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,515 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,340 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,909 miles

n/s mirror casing slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,807 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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GN53 PMO is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN53 PMO, 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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GN53 PMO is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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