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WG52 NMA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,162 mi
Last recorded135,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 NMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 135,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 129,445 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 123,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 123,401 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 117,009 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 117,007 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Compensator valve (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock mount corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 111,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 9 May 2019 111,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation pedal spongey (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 3 May 2018 103,470 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on outer edge, tyre also perishing heavily (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2018 103,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven brake slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on outer edge, tyre also perishing heavily (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper damp, but no evidence of hydraulic leaks visible

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2017 96,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear upper shock mounting getting corroded

rear chassis and support cross bars getting corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 96,895 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear upper shock mounting getting corroded

rear chassis and support cross bars getting corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,011 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking rack gaiter aera (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer c/v boots getting deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer c/v boots getting deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,708 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,742 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,896 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 69,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,232 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,847 miles

slight blow between centre and rear exhaust sections

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,475 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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WG52 NMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG52 NMA, 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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WG52 NMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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