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S13 CDC

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,120 mi
Last recorded113,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 CDC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 113,120 miles

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

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,120 miles

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

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 113,218 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

both rear tyres have sidewall cracks

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,867 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,948 miles

front discs very worn and corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front discs very worn and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,551 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 87,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,651 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,701 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,701 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,350 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 58,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 40,565 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 40,565 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
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S13 CDC is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,988 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 DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S13 CDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S13 CDC is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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