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MB04 AZW

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 AZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,700 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 119,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 109,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

slight smoke on idle

Fail 4 Mar 2013 105,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

slight smoke on idle

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,186 miles

battery loose

Fail 18 Feb 2012 101,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery loose

Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,928 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 95,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in both front hubs

Pass 6 Mar 2010 90,859 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut cut on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,464 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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MB04 AZW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MB04 AZW, 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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MB04 AZW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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