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HCZ 5481

2000 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,414 mi
Last recorded137,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 5481
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 137,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eml light on

Rear exhaust perishing on join

Fail 12 Jun 2015 137,269 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eml light on

Rear exhaust perishing on join

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,694 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 11 Jun 2014 124,683 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,758 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

off side screen was in op

rear exhaust box very corroded and rusty heat shield loose and insecure

scratch on o/s/f screen

Fail 6 Jun 2013 116,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

off side screen was in op

rear exhaust box very corroded and rusty heat shield loose and insecure

scratch on o/s/f screen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2010 99,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage to outter side wall also low on pressure

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 92,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 85,035 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust clamp very very corroded/

heat shield insecure over rear box

Pass 10 Dec 2008 85,035 miles

brake pad warning light on

exhaust clamp very very corroded/

heat shield insecure over rear box

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,876 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly faded

Fail 4 Dec 2007 76,876 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly faded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,129 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 58,082 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HCZ 5481 is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 96,657 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 HCZ 5481, 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 26 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HCZ 5481 is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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