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ND52 TPZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,718 mi
Last recorded83,718 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 TPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,718 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

chassis corroded

clutch feels shot

door step bars rotted thru

n/s/f + front to rear brake pipes corroded/poor,rear pipes greased,unable to assess condition

o/s/r anti tramp arm bush at chassis worn/corroded

rear brake imbalance/distortion,o/s/r binding

rear rollbar bushes worn/play

screen damage ,wipers smearing

top column play/insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2016 83,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Emissions not tested management light illumuinated/went into limp mode during temprature pre conditioning (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

chassis corroded

clutch feels shot

door step bars rotted thru

front bearings play

n/s/f + front to rear brake pipes corroded/poor,rear pipes greased,unable to assess condition

o/s/r anti tramp arm bush at chassis worn/corroded

rear brake imbalance/distortion,o/s/r binding

rear rollbar bushes worn/play

screen damage ,wipers smearing

top column play/insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,222 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded/s/f+o/s/f chassis,front to rears corroded/poor at chassis.

chassis corroded

front brake imbalance

n/s/f bottom balljoint wear/play

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/r upper anti tramp arm forward bush wear/corrosion

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased,unable to properly assess condition

rear load valve appears inop

rear rollbar link bushes wear/play

screen damage

top column area play

Fail 17 Oct 2015 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing balljoint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded/s/f+o/s/f chassis,front to rears corroded/poor at chassis.

chassis corroded

front brake imbalance

n/s/f bottom balljoint wear/play

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/r upper anti tramp arm forward bush wear/corrosion

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased,unable to properly assess condition

rear load valve appears inop

rear rollbar link bushes wear/play

screen damage

top column area play

Pass 25 Oct 2014 57,045 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f hub/sterring area play

refer also prior fail/advise 728398794274

Fail 25 Oct 2014 57,045 miles

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

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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f hub/sterring area play

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,576 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f hub/streeing area play

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 42,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,689 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,233 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,936 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,866 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,276 miles

anti freeze level low + bottle loose

both rear tyres out of shape + nearside front tyre

cant see rear brake pads

drivers seat belt starting to fluff

handbrake lever pulls up high

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,276 miles

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

anti freeze level low + bottle loose

both rear tyres out of shape + nearside front tyre

cant see rear brake pads

drivers seat belt starting to fluff

handbrake lever pulls up high

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,408 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 31,309 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 31,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

clutch master+slave cylinders leaking

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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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ND52 TPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ND52 TPZ, 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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ND52 TPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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