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DX04 FRF

2004 Opel Zafira

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Opel Zafira91,144 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 FRF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 111,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriting

Fail 8 Apr 2019 111,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriting

Pass 19 Feb 2018 101,449 miles

front brake pads worn

near side front to rear brake pipe corroding

near side rear tyre worn

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 16 Feb 2018 101,349 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads worn

near side front to rear brake pipe corroding

near side rear tyre worn

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,015 miles

Front subframe is corroded

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind and has signs of getting hot

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped off (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front subframe is corroded

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind and has signs of getting hot

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,264 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on coil springs

plastic cover fitted under vehicle at front

Fail 15 Feb 2016 81,210 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on coil springs

plastic cover fitted under vehicle at front

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,942 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,942 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,349 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,349 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 53,720 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,486 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,416 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 41,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,115 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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DX04 FRF is a 2004 Opel Zafira in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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