CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK03 DHU

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Silver Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,889 mi
Last recorded164,889 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Opel
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 DHU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 164,889 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

oil leak

parking brake travel

Fail 29 Nov 2019 164,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

oil leak

parking brake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2018 153,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 153,914 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 144,818 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 144,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,550 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 110,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 99,438 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,970 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 87,970 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 57,647 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,705 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,860 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 46,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,045 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,526 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 28,526 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,371 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Full Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK03 DHU is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,988 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 Elegance DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 DHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK03 DHU?

You can check the full history of LK03 DHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK03 DHU registered?

LK03 DHU is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is LK03 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 DHU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK03 DHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK03 DHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.