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AP03 ZNW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,173 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

service brake efficiency near minimum limit

speedometer not working

Fail 31 Jul 2017 134,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

service brake efficiency near minimum limit

speedometer not working

Pass 30 Jun 2016 124,557 miles

Nearside n/s step brackets corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 124,557 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside n/s step brackets corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2015 124,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,155 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 111,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,169 miles

slight exhaust leak cent box

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,444 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perishing.

exhaust system corroded,gap between centre & tail.

movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

play in steering column.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

steel fuel lines corroding.

Fail 6 Aug 2011 94,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

both front outer c.v gaiters perishing.

exhaust system corroded,gap between centre & tail.

movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

play in steering column.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

steel fuel lines corroding.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes to rear brake compensator are corroded

freeplay detected at top of steering column

front number plate is cracked

nearside front brake disc worn on inner face

play in all rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 81,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,567 miles

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

gearbox vacuum pipe badly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2008 73,567 miles

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

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

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

gearbox vacuum pipe badly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 47,572 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 47,572 miles

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)

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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AP03 ZNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP03 ZNW, 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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AP03 ZNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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