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BM04 ZCV

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 101,569 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipes (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all other brake pipes covered in mud

cannot see front brake pads

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,320 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has play / n/s/f wiper starting to smear / under body muddy

rear seats folded and loaded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,291 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper smearing

rear seats folded and loaded

Pass 23 May 2014 97,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody covered in dirt

Pass 8 May 2013 90,875 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 90,875 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 82,559 miles

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 2 May 2012 82,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,961 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 69,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 69,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,235 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,542 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 34,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 34,651 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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BM04 ZCV is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BM04 ZCV, 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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BM04 ZCV is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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