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RX03 MXD

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,950 mi
Last recorded97,950 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V69,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MXD
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,950 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,768 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust box hanger broken but box still secure

Fail 17 Oct 2023 94,649 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust box hanger broken but box still secure

Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,663 miles

Offside Rear tyre low outer edge

both front discs rusty

both front tyres close to limit

Nearside Rear parking shoes binding when turn wheel backwards

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,443 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear and centre exhaust rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 83,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear and centre exhaust rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 76,785 miles

corrosion in offside front brake pipe-limited vision on exact condition ,advise renewing

exhaust and rear coil springs corroded

front discs worn

undertrays fitted ,limited vision on some components

Pass 17 May 2018 71,320 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 71,317 miles

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

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

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

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 64,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Damage to door mirror casing

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

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 20 May 2017 64,006 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Damage to door mirror casing

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

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 6 Jun 2016 58,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 58,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,066 miles

corrosion in offside front brake pipe and brake pipe along lower bulkhead panel

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn out on inner edge(advise renewing)-195/65/15

Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in offside front brake pipe and brake pipe along lower bulkhead panel

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn out on inner edge(advise renewing)-195/65/15

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,934 miles

child seat at offside rear (seat belt unexamined)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 41,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

child seat at offside rear (seat belt unexamined)

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

nearside front tyre worn off on both edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,979 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 10,973 miles

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

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre cracking

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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RX03 MXD is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RX03 MXD, 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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RX03 MXD is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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