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RX53 FBY

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,078 mi
Last recorded144,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FBY
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 144,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 144,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 138,749 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 119,940 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 119,940 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 108,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 99,294 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 99,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 90,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 90,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 85,594 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 79,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 73,381 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 67,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 59,560 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 59,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,307 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 53,307 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 47,043 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 40,474 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,341 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 35,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 31,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,849 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
Full Opel Zafira Elegance 16V reliability report

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RX53 FBY is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX53 FBY, 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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RX53 FBY is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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