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RF53 ZXL

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 ZXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,750 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis corrosion

column play/noise

coolant low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

management light on,refer also prior fail/advise

o/s/r brake distortion,handbrake travel

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Dec 2016 99,750 miles

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)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured by towbar attachment (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

chassis corrosion

column play/noise

coolant low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake distortion,handbrake travel

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,104 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,191 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,139 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 54,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,308 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,143 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 40,136 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,163 miles

handbrake high

Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,138 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,138 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 23,786 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)

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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RF53 ZXL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RF53 ZXL, 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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What year was RF53 ZXL registered?

RF53 ZXL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RF53 ZXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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