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VX53 ZFM

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,511 mi
Last recorded96,511 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,511 miles

Coolant leak also coolant level low ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connects to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,013 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 93,013 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,647 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,115 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,613 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,613 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,630 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,620 miles

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,162 miles

slight play in steering system

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 43,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,974 miles

removed sat nav holder from zone a of windscreen

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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VX53 ZFM is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX53 ZFM, 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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VX53 ZFM is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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