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RK03 NKF

2003 Opel Zafira

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,512 mi
Last recorded184,512 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 NKF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 184,512 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 172,317 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 172,317 miles

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

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 172,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low on inner part of tread ADVISE change now 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 166,219 miles

Rear rear seat belts not tested due to dog cage

Pass 3 May 2016 158,706 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 158,706 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 May 2015 154,954 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 154,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2013 150,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 145,845 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 145,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 124,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 124,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,442 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 107,442 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,631 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 88,631 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,580 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 73,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,345 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 NKF is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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