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LJ03 DBV

2003 Opel Zafira

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,577 mi
Last recorded123,577 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 DBV
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 123,577 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 111,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 111,561 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,560 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,558 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,955 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,192 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 47,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 47,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,070 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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LJ03 DBV is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ03 DBV, 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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What year was LJ03 DBV registered?

LJ03 DBV is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 DBV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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