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SL04 ZXM

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,853 mi
Last recorded72,853 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 ZXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,853 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,857 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near side rear brake badly seized unable to check related components

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,084 miles

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

baffles loose in exhaust middle box

front wiper blads have slight splits

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,084 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

baffles loose in exhaust middle box

front wiper blads have slight splits

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,526 miles

advise on front pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2007 25,631 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)

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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SL04 ZXM is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL04 ZXM, 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 SL04 ZXM registered?

SL04 ZXM is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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