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LF03 TJZ

2003 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 TJZ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 140,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator far insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2023 137,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator far insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2022 134,375 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 134,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018

Coolant leak From thermostat housing union ()

Exhaust rear section has 1 mounting missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,372 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rearmost seats not fitted in upright position - unable to fully check seat belts

Fail 5 Jun 2017 117,372 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rearmost seats not fitted in upright position - unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 25 May 2016 111,018 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,874 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 68,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Slight damage to outer wall of o/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,049 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,740 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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LF03 TJZ is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF03 TJZ, 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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LF03 TJZ is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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