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AR03 JZM

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,078 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat Belts Slow To Retract

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2014 50,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet latch slightly faulty

differential shield broken / insecure

engine management lamp permanently lit

exhaust deteriorated

power steering pump drive belt perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,977 miles

AUX belt cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine managment light on

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 38,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 33,752 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear disc's corroded

under car needs oil spraying

Fail 20 May 2011 33,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear disc's corroded

under car needs oil spraying

Pass 19 May 2010 27,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,839 miles

Both rear tyres wearing towards tread depth indicators.

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none excessively.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 22,833 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing towards tread depth indicators.

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none excessively.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,819 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear edge.

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

Rear brake discs lightly corroded on outer faces.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,852 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 10,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,537 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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AR03 JZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR03 JZM, 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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AR03 JZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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