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DN52 ZWE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,024 mi
Last recorded74,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,024 miles

Chassis corrosion

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Underbody corrosion

anti roll bar links slight play

fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,774 miles

exhaust front flexi section has been repaired with temporary bandage style repair

n/s/front wheel bearing has play

o/s/front abs wire partially insecure

o/s/front suspension arm showing corrosion

sill corrosion

slight play detected within steering column area but unable to fully inspect due to cowlings and covers

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 May 2018 69,763 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/front wheel bearing has play

o/s/front suspension arm has corrosion

sills showing heavy corrosion

Pass 31 May 2017 65,899 miles

o/s and n/s/front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 30 May 2017 65,899 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking to rear by tank (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s/front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,546 miles

Both front wheel bearings have play

Fail 31 May 2016 61,546 miles

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

Both front wheel bearings have play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,648 miles

exhaust mid mount snapped

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

side step frames showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 52,068 miles

exhaust system has a slight blow at the mid box flexi joint section

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

rear anti-roll bar bushes have play

Pass 10 May 2013 47,800 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/s front steering arm has slight play

Fail 9 May 2013 47,800 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/s front steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 May 2012 42,119 miles

front to valve metal brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front tyre approaching legal limits

rear anti-roll bar bushes play

rear tyres getting close to legal limits

small amount of play at steering wheel

valve to offside rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2011 38,319 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 33,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

no problems during test bur during decelerometer test car felt loose from shocks

Fail 10 May 2010 33,573 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

no problems during test bur during decelerometer test car felt loose from shocks

Pass 6 May 2009 26,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,025 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 18,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2007 12,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,020 miles

Underside of vehicle very muddy...

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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DN52 ZWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN52 ZWE, 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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DN52 ZWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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