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LX03 TZZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,053 mi
Last recorded93,053 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 TZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside side step loose

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside ( slight grease seepage) (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside step corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

slight bind on offside rear brake/ handbrake fault?

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,759 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven offside slower (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

slight bind on offside rear brake/ handbrake fault?

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,824 miles

both cv gaitors becoming deteriorated

both rear tyres becoming cracked & worn

nearside side step becoming corroded & detached

Fail 19 Mar 2015 79,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both cv gaitors becoming deteriorated

both rear tyres becoming cracked & worn

nearside side step becoming corroded & detached

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,656 miles

osf shock absorber poor performance

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,656 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf shock absorber poor performance

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,714 miles

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

both front tyres becoming worn on edges

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

srs lamp on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front tyre becoming worn close to legal limit

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

srs lamp on

Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,030 miles

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

front to rear pipes,rear pipes & offside front corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,030 miles

front to rear pipes,rear pipes & offside front corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,746 miles

brake pipes to & from limiter valve & offside front corroding

nearside rear antiroll bar link bushes becoming worn

rear brake pads becoming worn

tail gate handle loose

Fail 12 Mar 2011 63,746 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes to & from limiter valve & offside front corroding

nearside rear antiroll bar link bushes becoming worn

rear brake pads becoming worn

tail gate handle loose

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,198 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,043 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine undertray fitted

tailgate handle loose / broken

Fail 2 Mar 2009 53,043 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine undertray fitted

tailgate handle loose / broken

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,502 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,135 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside front tyre on 2.2mm and tread area starting to crack.

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

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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LX03 TZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LX03 TZZ, 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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LX03 TZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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