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RG53 FMZ

2003 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,978 mi
Last recorded90,978 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FMZ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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RG53 FMZ is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RG53 FMZ, 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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What year was RG53 FMZ registered?

RG53 FMZ is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RG53 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 FMZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RG53 FMZ have outstanding finance?

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