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FP53 ATK

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,588 mi
Last recorded97,588 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ATK
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,588 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 97,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,506 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,252 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 76,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,442 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,401 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 46,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 32,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FP53 ATK is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP53 ATK, 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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FP53 ATK is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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