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HY51 GUF

2002 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,764 mi
Last recorded174,764 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 GUF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 174,764 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front engine mount bush heavily split on limit

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe corroding + both rear

rear brakes out of balance

slight play in steering rack

small chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2016 161,570 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/f

crack in windscreen

front brake discs in poor condition + pads look thin

nearside head light image poor

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 161,498 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/f

crack in windscreen

front brake discs in poor condition + pads look thin

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 149,539 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

nearside rear tyre and spare tyre are close to legal limits in places

Fail 5 Mar 2015 149,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

nearside rear tyre and spare tyre are close to legal limits in places

Fail 4 Mar 2015 149,507 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 136,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal pad slightly worn

engine oil low

fuel filler cap partly broken but seal still intact

intermediate exhaust rear joint badly corroded

nearside front position light dim

offside rear brake slightly tight

offside wiper blade split on end

penultimate brake pipe too offside rear brake caliper corroded near to limit

rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer outer skin breaking away

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link balljoint

Pass 9 Feb 2013 127,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

fuel filler cap incomplete but seal intact

intermediate exhaust rear flange deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,488 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 116,349 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,900 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 108,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 100,129 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

rear brake discs pitted slightly

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2010 100,117 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

rear brake discs pitted slightly

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,961 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 89,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,169 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 79,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Spare tyre defective

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,703 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 55,649 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

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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HY51 GUF is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,610 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 HY51 GUF, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY51 GUF is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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