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VK03 ZNG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,526 mi
Last recorded124,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 ZNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,617 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,555 miles

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

corrosion to rear cross member above rear axle

Fail 7 Jun 2016 113,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

corrosion to rear cross member above rear axle

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,571 miles

advise os front steering rack end play

advise os rear suspension bump stop

advise visual wear front brake discs

Fail 9 Jun 2015 108,571 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

advise os front steering rack end play

advise os rear suspension bump stop

advise visual wear front brake discs

Fail 5 Jun 2014 102,660 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise top coloumn steering play

Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,660 miles

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

advise top coloumn steering play

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,512 miles

advisae rear brake imbalance

advise rear anti roll bar bushes play

advise slight play ns and os front wheel bearings

advise small crack to ns rear lense

advise top steering coloumn play

Fail 30 May 2013 97,512 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advisae rear brake imbalance

advise rear anti roll bar bushes play

advise slight play ns and os front wheel bearings

advise small crack to ns rear lense

advise top steering coloumn play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,896 miles

advise lift to top coloumn adjuster/bearing

advise slight play ns and os front wheel bearings

advise small crack to ns rear lense

Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise play lift to top sterring coloumn adjuster/bearing

advise slight play to ns and os front wheel bearings

advise small crack to ns rear lense

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,874 miles

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

advise rear brake imbalance

Fail 6 Jun 2011 78,874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,105 miles

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

advise slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2010 65,105 miles

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

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

advise slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,831 miles

advise mark to lower windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2009 51,830 miles

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

advise mark to lower windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,939 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,234 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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VK03 ZNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VK03 ZNG, 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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VK03 ZNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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