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RX03 OER

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,124 mi
Last recorded150,124 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 OER
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 150,124 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 150,124 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,658 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 135,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 131,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 131,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,735 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 125,735 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 121,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 111,464 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 111,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 105,743 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2012 98,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake and clutch pedal anti slip pads worn on edges

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corrosion

rear box outer skin broken up and heat shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,270 miles

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

front brake discs coroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,848 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,074 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
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RX03 OER is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 OER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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