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RA52 WUH

2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,260 mi
Last recorded145,260 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V83,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 WUH
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Comfort 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,260 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 144,226 miles

Emissions not tested smoking from exhaust (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 141,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded & repaired with sealing paste.

Fail 3 May 2017 141,774 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded & repaired with sealing paste.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 140,083 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 140,083 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 137,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 137,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 126,050 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,621 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 95,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,115 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 82,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,689 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,689 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,554 miles

Hand brake has slight high travel

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,974 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Comfort 16V?

Based on 1,803 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
7,389
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 89
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
position lamp(s) not working 57
coil spring broken 46
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RA52 WUH is a 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,830 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 Comfort 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA52 WUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Comfort 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Comfort 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA52 WUH is a 2003 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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