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RX03 MXB

2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,048 mi
Last recorded140,048 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V83,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MXB
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Comfort 16V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 140,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mil light stays on

Fail 6 Feb 2023 140,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mil light stays on

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eng management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,223 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 132,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure flange corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (strong advise) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and badly cracking. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (strong advise) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,934 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated. (strong advise) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, heavily lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing

front and rear exhaust badly corroded and blowing. (strong advise)

offside rear tyre 3mm and perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,830 miles

Exhaust backbox joint badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perished in the tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 119,830 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre is also worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust backbox joint badly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished in the tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,681 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 113,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,056 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,988 miles

nearside wiper rubber splitting

Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,988 miles

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

nearside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,431 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,225 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 72,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,825 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,367 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

NERASIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,633 miles

nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,932 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Comfort 16V?

Based on 1,803 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
7,389
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 89
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
position lamp(s) not working 57
coil spring broken 46
Full Opel Zafira Comfort 16V reliability report

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RX03 MXB is a 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,830 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 Comfort 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 MXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Comfort 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Comfort 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX03 MXB is a 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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