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MLZ 2403

2003 Opel Zafira

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,812 mi
Last recorded188,812 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 2403
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 188,812 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn inner edges

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Suspension springs corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 188,808 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn inner edges

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension springs corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 177,668 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chafed

nearside rear brake slightly low on performance

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 25 May 2012 177,668 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chafed

nearside rear brake slightly low on performance

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

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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MLZ 2403 is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MLZ 2403, 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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MLZ 2403 is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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