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AD53 ZVR

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

64,153 mi
Last recorded64,153 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 64,153 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 64,153 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 61,749 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2024 61,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion under vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,208 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 60,208 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer & inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

minor corosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,728 miles

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

under body rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2020 56,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under body rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 55,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,828 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 53,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,504 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,419 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 51,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,219 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Inner steering rack joint play

Fail 16 Nov 2015 49,219 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner steering rack joint play

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,539 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,957 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 41,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,112 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 37,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 31,336 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,735 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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AD53 ZVR is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 ZVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 ZVR is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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