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WD53 YLR

2004 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,007 mi
Last recorded157,007 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Opel Zafira91,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YLR
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 157,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 157,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive grabbing from offside front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 152,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre pipe and rear box corroding

n/s c/v boot showing sign of perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2021 150,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,446 miles

rear exhaust is starting to corrode front brake discs are starting to corrode brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode

Fail 10 Oct 2019 144,446 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear exhaust is starting to corrode front brake discs are starting to corrode brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,023 miles

brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode

front brake discs are starting to corrode

rear exhaust is starting to corrode

Fail 6 Nov 2018 140,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake pipe to nearside front is starting to corrode

brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode

front brake discs are starting to corrode

rear exhaust is starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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WD53 YLR is a 2004 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 91,144 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD53 YLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WD53 YLR registered?

WD53 YLR is a 2004 Opel Zafira, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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