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RK03 HBX

2003 Opel Zafira

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,377 mi
Last recorded172,377 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 HBX
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 172,377 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight noise ok at test

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack tower area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 163,649 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 163,493 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre f too r pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section f too r pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 154,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 154,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released only when lights are switched on (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 141,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Fail 30 Apr 2016 141,698 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,935 miles

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

advise deep cuts in near side rear tyre tread

advise tread cracking in off side rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

advise deep cuts in near side rear tyre tread

advise tread cracking in off side rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2013 123,426 miles

middle and rear box very corroded at joint and exhaust cover broken

Fail 12 Nov 2013 123,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle and rear box very corroded at joint and exhaust cover broken

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,519 miles

middle and rear box very corroded at joint and would advice to change (not blowing)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 109,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

middle and rear box very corroded at joint and would advice to change (not blowing)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,493 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,190 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,280 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,683 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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RK03 HBX is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK03 HBX, 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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RK03 HBX is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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