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BJ03 ZHW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,969 mi
Last recorded98,969 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,969 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,685 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,203 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 74,832 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 74,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2016 67,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,684 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,162 miles

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

eml on or service light

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar bush slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2014 55,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

eml on or service light

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar bush slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,563 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,556 miles

FRONT BRAKE PAD CHECK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SPLITS FRONT WIPER BLADES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,158 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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BJ03 ZHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BJ03 ZHW, 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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BJ03 ZHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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