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SA54 WZF

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,760 mi
Last recorded79,760 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 WZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,760 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 79,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,530 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear cross member badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

engine oil level low

front and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 70,530 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Body has slight corrosion Rear cross member badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

engine oil level low

front and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,466 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,232 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,064 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,915 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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SA54 WZF is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SA54 WZF, 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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SA54 WZF is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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