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YJ03 FSU

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,437 mi
Last recorded68,437 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FSU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,437 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,437 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 60,926 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 52,899 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 52,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 42,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,371 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 37,227 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag fault warning lamp on

check tracking

fanbelts noisy

front and rear tyre sizes unequal

headlamp switch faulty

nearside front abs warning lamp wires insecure

nearside front wheelarch trim insecure

nearside rear lamp lense cracked

offside front abs warning lamp wires insecure

offside front brake pad warning lamp wires insecure

offside front chassis and surrounding area repaired.

offside front floor damaged

offside front seatbelt pretensioner activated

offside front wheelarch trim insecure

rear wiper arm missing

service interval warning lamp on

several air-conditioning pipes damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,524 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 32,450 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)

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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YJ03 FSU is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ03 FSU, 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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YJ03 FSU is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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