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MM03 ZFR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,116 mi
Last recorded109,116 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 ZFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,116 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,349 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,830 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle chassis has corrosion front to rear

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,775 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering column

Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle setion (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,723 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 77,887 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,326 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 75,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,665 miles

2x rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,070 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 66,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 63,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,083 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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MM03 ZFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM03 ZFR, 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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MM03 ZFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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