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FJ53 UXK

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UXK
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,196 miles

oil leak front and rear discs corroded brake pipes corroded back tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,872 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,489 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

gas tank corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,524 miles

front springs corroded and rear pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,937 miles

battery loose

brake pipes rusted

front springs rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exh corroded rear

Fail 11 Oct 2013 59,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exh corroded rear

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,419 miles

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

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

exh corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exh corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,405 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,452 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corrodod inside edge

rear discs worn and corrodod inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,683 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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FJ53 UXK is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 69,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira Elegance 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 UXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 UXK is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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