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SG53 PMR

2003 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,709 mi
Last recorded121,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PMR
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 121,709 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing wheel bolt missing snapped (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 114,862 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 105,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted seat belts not checked

exhaust flexi worn and corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 105,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted seat belts not checked

exhaust flexi worn and corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light lit on dashboard.

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

Offside rear seat folded at time of test.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,928 miles

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 90,928 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,133 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 81,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,251 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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SG53 PMR is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 82,689 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG53 PMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SG53 PMR is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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