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PJ52 WPX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 WPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 77,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ALL rigid brake pipes covered in thick grease.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank shield in exrtremely poor condition and corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Reverse light inoprative

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,086 miles

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

Rigid brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,769 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rigid brake pipes covered in grease.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rigid brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 73,011 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,458 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,435 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden Front shock absorbers have no damping effect, suspension bottoms out and fouls. (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,394 miles

All metal brake pipes coated in underseal preventing full inspection.

Front suspension ride height low.

No damping effect from front shock absorbers.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,649 miles

All metal brake pipes coated in underseal, preventing full inspection.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,122 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 47,122 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,775 miles

ABS & Hand brake warning light on dash further investigation required

Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ABS & Hand brake warning light on dash further investigation required

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,016 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 32,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,818 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,273 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,362 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,906 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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PJ52 WPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJ52 WPX, 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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PJ52 WPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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