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MK02 OFM

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 OFM
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 157,344 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 156,913 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,923 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS CORRODED+LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 140,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS CORRODED+LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 133,977 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 133,976 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 131,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 126,891 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 121,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 116,456 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 116,449 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,953 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,247 miles

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

all front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 99,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,262 miles

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

exhaust rear heat shield insucure

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 87,180 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield insucure

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,653 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe above axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,432 miles

n/s/r tyre perrishing

o/s/r wheel nut missing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,519 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 59,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,153 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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MK02 OFM is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 86,707 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 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK02 OFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK02 OFM is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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