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VU03 VXN

2003 Opel Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,908 mi
Last recorded133,908 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira82,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VXN
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 133,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 132,768 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi joint in very poor condition and slight leak

heavy corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe, close to limits

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

slight dampness around n/s/r brake pipe connector

Fail 9 May 2013 132,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

front exhaust flexi joint in very poor condition and slight leak

heavy corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe, close to limits

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

slight dampness around n/s/r brake pipe connector

Pass 14 May 2012 123,428 miles

some corrosion on insides of front discs

Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,377 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2010 111,773 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre 2.25mm approximately,195-65/15vr mich

nsf tyre 3mm approximately

osf tyre 3mm approximately budget tyre

rear brake pads look about 70 percent worn?

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2010

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre 2.25mm approximately,195-65/15vr mich

nsf tyre 3mm approximately

osf tyre 3mm approximately budget tyre

rear brake pads look about 70 percent worn?

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2009 101,216 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,640 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 28 Feb 2007 88,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,800 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 82,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VU03 VXN is a 2003 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU03 VXN, 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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What year was VU03 VXN registered?

VU03 VXN is a 2003 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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