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RY52 JWN

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,645 mi
Last recorded137,645 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 JWN
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 137,645 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 137,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,854 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 123,031 miles

gearbox mount worn

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 114,651 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 14 May 2015 114,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

MIL illuminated

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 104,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre inner edge below 1.6mm

o/s front tyre inner edge below 1.6mm

Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre inner edge below 1.6mm

o/s front tyre inner edge below 1.6mm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear disc corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,234 miles

3rd row seats and belts not tested as stowed

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

UNABLE TO TEST 3RD ROW SEATS/BELTS DUE TO SEATS FOLDED FLAT

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,560 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 31,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RY52 JWN is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY52 JWN, 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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RY52 JWN is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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