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DN03 ZTK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,736 mi
Last recorded150,736 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ZTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 150,736 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welding repairs to rear roll bar and o/s/r sill poor,

Fail 14 Jan 2021 150,730 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing rusted away from axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre damage inner tread

rear chassis rust around suspension top mounts

rust rear panel

steering column worn

steering rack worn

surface rust nearside rear sill

Pass 27 Jun 2019 137,513 miles

chassis rust around rear spring top mounts

nearside front indicator bulb pale

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear rollbar bushes worn

rust in rear panel

steering column worn

surface rust offside rear wheel arch

wear in steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2019 137,513 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chassis rust around rear spring top mounts

nearside front indicator bulb pale

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear rollbar bushes worn

rust in rear panel

steering column worn

surface rust offside rear wheel arch

wear in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,794 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,107 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake compensater very corroded!

fuel pipes corroded!

rear and front brake pipes very corroded!

rear tow bar very corroded!

Fail 25 Jun 2016 114,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake compensater very corroded!

fuel pipes corroded!

rear and front brake pipes very corroded!

rear tow bar very corroded!

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,792 miles

n/s/f fog inop

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 87,384 miles

slight play in f roll bar links

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 48,401 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 37,214 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,118 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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DN03 ZTK 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 71.4%.

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 DN03 ZTK, 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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DN03 ZTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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