CarVerify

Free Car Check

RA52 XFY

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,598 mi
Last recorded154,598 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V94,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Opel
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 XFY
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 154,598 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 154,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 137,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light on - pads appear ok

exhaust corroded worse at joints

n/s/f brake corroded covered in grease - advise attention soon

slight noise front n/s/r wheel poss bearing attention soon

Pass 28 May 2014 137,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on - pads appear ok

exhaust corroded worse at joints

n/s/f brake corroded covered in grease - advise attention soon

slight noise front n/s/r wheel poss bearing attention soon

Pass 29 May 2013 116,943 miles

both front pad sensor wiring looms broken

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2013 116,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front pad sensor wiring looms broken

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2012 89,146 miles

exhaust corroded rear box

exhaust rear heath shield insecure

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 89,146 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corrpoded rear box

exhaust rear heath shield insecure

o/s front back plate rubbing disc

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,649 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 86,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,648 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 75,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,838 miles

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

unable to check rear rear seats and sseatbelts boot full

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,700 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,381 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Full Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RA52 XFY is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 94,565 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 DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA52 XFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA52 XFY?

You can check the full history of RA52 XFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RA52 XFY registered?

RA52 XFY is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is RA52 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 XFY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA52 XFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RA52 XFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.