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EA03 XAZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,226 mi
Last recorded173,226 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 173,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 173,215 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to condition of nearside front brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at centre area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at centre area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe under wheel arch (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inop but headlamps not HID or LED

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 169,847 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 169,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 167,289 miles

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

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

Some free play in steering.

oil leak.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 165,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 164,789 miles

near side rear hub showing signs of oil

Pass 7 Jan 2013 154,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

engine warnig light illuminated

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 135,356 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 135,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,366 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 116,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,612 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,572 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 60,572 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,686 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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EA03 XAZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA03 XAZ, 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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EA03 XAZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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