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RN52 AKZ

2003 Opel Zafira

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 AKZ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 136,876 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 136,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 135,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear central brake pipes rusting up slightly in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 130,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,182 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 125,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,853 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center and back box heavily corroded on join

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

non standard fuel cap fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,652 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear seats (6&7) not inspected.

Fail 29 Jan 2020 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside reverse light n/w.

rear seats (6&7) not inspected.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,644 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 101,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017
Fail 31 Jan 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,069 miles

horn push covering dammagd

rear silencer rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

horn push covering dammagd

rear silencer rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,883 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 51,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,586 miles

Front and Rear no.plates

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,842 miles

advise rear number plate water ingress

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,598 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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RN52 AKZ is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RN52 AKZ, 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 RN52 AKZ registered?

RN52 AKZ is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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