CarVerify

Free Car Check

V53 OOR

2000 Opel Zafira

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,796 mi
Last recorded135,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Opel
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 OOR
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2016 135,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 130,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 119,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre and rear exhaust rusting slight blow

Pass 15 Dec 2012 113,019 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 106,168 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 106,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,677 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,012 miles

play in rack

Fail 12 Jan 2010 87,012 miles

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

play in rack

Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,121 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 79,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise rear brake service

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,744 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 59,744 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded , thin at rear flange joint

o/s/f tyre tread low at centre

recommend replace wiper blades complete , play in refills , may cause screen damage

Pass 31 Dec 2005 49,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Opel Zafira reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V53 OOR is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 96,657 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 V53 OOR, 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 26 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V53 OOR?

You can check the full history of V53 OOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V53 OOR registered?

V53 OOR is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V53 OOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 OOR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V53 OOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V53 OOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.