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MA51 GCY

2002 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

145,557 mi
Last recorded145,557 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 GCY
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 145,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front tyre is smooth outside edge

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

Nearside Rear sub frame bush has slight play

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

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing loose

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

Offside Rear sub frame bush has slight play

front brake discs lipped and grooved inside edge

front brake pads very low

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2018 145,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front tyre is smooth outside edge

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear sub frame bush has slight play

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

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing loose

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

Offside Rear sub frame bush has slight play

front brake discs lipped and grooved inside edge

front brake pads very low

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2018 142,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush marked yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes going down the car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

passager seats belt clip missing outer casing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 133,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 131,862 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak on engine

play in inner steering joints

rear wiper arm broken off

Fail 15 Dec 2015 118,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak on engine

play in inner steering joints

rear wiper arm broken off

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,718 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 109,717 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 104,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 104,052 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

osf brake wear wire disconnected!

osf tyre wearing on inner edge!

Fail 18 Dec 2012 97,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

osf brake wear wire disconnected!

osf tyre wearing on inner edge!

Fail 8 Dec 2011 91,271 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Lower engine cover fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,271 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Lower engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,219 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 83,218 miles

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

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

Drivers rear door wont open?

Lower engine cover fitted

Rear w/wiper split

Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,442 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 74,442 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,320 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,228 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,197 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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MA51 GCY is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MA51 GCY, 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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MA51 GCY is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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