2002 Opel Zafira 1.8L Petrol · RO52 GMZ
2002 Opel Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 117,626 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- OPEL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 GMZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2021
- 117,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO52 GMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Opel Zafira (RO52 GMZ) between November 2005 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
RO52 GMZ Mileage History
- 04/11/200513,727 mi
- 04/11/200513,727 mi
- 30/10/200618,560 mi+4,833 mi
- 01/10/200722,908 mi+4,348 mi
- 01/10/200722,908 mi
- 27/10/200830,194 mi+7,286 mi
- 30/09/200937,970 mi+7,776 mi
- 15/10/201044,261 mi+6,291 mi
- 17/10/201150,345 mi+6,084 mi
- 15/10/201256,525 mi+6,180 mi
- 15/10/201256,525 mi
- 27/09/201362,709 mi+6,184 mi
- 22/07/201472,447 mi+9,738 mi
- 31/03/201680,827 mi+8,380 mi
- 05/04/201680,841 mi+14 mi
- 01/06/201786,760 mi+5,919 mi
- 02/06/201786,762 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/201892,686 mi+5,924 mi
- 30/04/201892,777 mi+91 mi
- 25/04/2019106,253 mi+13,476 mi
- 27/08/2020113,764 mi+7,511 mi
- 01/09/2020113,764 mi
- 25/08/2021117,626 mi+3,862 mi
Average of roughly 6,573 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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