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RA52 WFD

2003 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,172 mi
Last recorded148,172 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 WFD
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 148,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 139,757 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,090 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 125,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,246 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,293 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 112,293 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads are at 1mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front drivers side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,304 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 90,861 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 83,175 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 83,175 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 75,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,453 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,685 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,664 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear tyre's starting to wear on outer edge's.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,636 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,511 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 21,005 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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RA52 WFD is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA52 WFD, 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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RA52 WFD is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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