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RA52 XFW

2002 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 XFW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 148,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center- to - rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 143,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 136,090 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 136,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2017 131,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,818 miles

Oil leak ()

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

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2016 126,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,709 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,690 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Fail 13 Oct 2014 116,690 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2012 96,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,929 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 84,929 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,884 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,490 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,065 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 25,750 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 XFW is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XFW, 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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What year was RA52 XFW registered?

RA52 XFW is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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