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AJ53 ZKP

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,554 mi
Last recorded66,554 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 66,554 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 61,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sill badly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,749 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sill badly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,158 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust fouling chassis

Nearside sill corroded,at rear

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,698 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,693 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,952 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,917 miles

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 49,917 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,883 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 43,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,254 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 40,254 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,571 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,259 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 33,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,003 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,028 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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AJ53 ZKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 AJ53 ZKP, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 ZKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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