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RX03 MWL

2003 Opel Zafira

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,858 mi
Last recorded73,858 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MWL
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,858 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 73,853 miles

Power steering component leaking rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,881 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 69,877 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively needs re positioning. (8.2.2)

exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,307 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,370 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 62,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,683 miles

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

exhaust corroding

rack damp

wipers not clearing a very large area?

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust and brake pipes corroding

rack damp

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust and brake pipes corroding

rack damp

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,276 miles

rack damp

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,135 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,421 miles

both rear tyres treads getting low

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,441 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,346 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,919 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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RX03 MWL is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RX03 MWL, 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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RX03 MWL is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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