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RX03 SOE

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,493 mi
Last recorded145,493 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 SOE
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,493 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 139,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 124,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust joint deteriated

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 112,132 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2012 103,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2012 103,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,450 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,929 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front numberplate delaminating slightly

rear numberplate delaminating slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2010 87,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front numberplate delaminating slightly

rear numberplate delaminating slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,911 miles

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,814 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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RX03 SOE is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 69,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira Elegance 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 SOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX03 SOE is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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