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SA03 ZNN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,534 mi
Last recorded121,534 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes , all pipes on offside front splitter unit and brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and body heavy surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2017

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 245/70 R16 107T (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes , all pipes on offside front splitter unit and brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and body heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,310 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath and rear discs worn/pitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 96,310 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath and rear discs worn/pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,765 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 92,765 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 87,172 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side steps excessively corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,158 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side steps excessively corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,102 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,050 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,345 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 64,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 58,268 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 50,633 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,211 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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SA03 ZNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA03 ZNN, 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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SA03 ZNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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