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DX04 FRD

2004 Opel Zafira

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Opel Zafira91,144 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 FRD
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn overall tread but heavily worn and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r - second row - ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

light intensity reduced on rear lamps due to a coating on rear lamp lenses

possible loud exhaust fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced possible incorrect bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing o/s/r wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced possible incorrect bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn overall tread but heavily worn and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r - second row - ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

light intensity reduced on rear lamps due to a coating on rear lamp lenses

possible loud exhaust fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2018 170,615 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 170,615 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 164,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm . tyre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak turbo area ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 164,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm . tyre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak turbo area ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 156,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust system deteriorating

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 155,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust system deteriorating

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 147,646 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 28 May 2015 147,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2014 139,527 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 30 May 2014 139,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 129,327 miles

off side front spring upper coil over laps mounting point but not rubbing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 129,299 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 114,355 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear exhaust very poor

Fail 21 May 2012 114,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear exhaust very poor

Pass 24 May 2011 99,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,355 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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DX04 FRD is a 2004 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 91,144 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 DX04 FRD, 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 22 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX04 FRD is a 2004 Opel Zafira, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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