Vauxhall Frontera MOT Results

Registered in 2003
56.5% pass rate
from 372 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Frontera is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (85% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.81% fail on Plate brake tester (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (41 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.54% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Drive shaft (24 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.81% fail on Pipe (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Tank
    • 0.81% fail on Towbar (43 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coupling
      • 0.27% fail on Safety device
      • 0.27% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.54% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.54% fail on Cabs (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Panel
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Mounting
      • 0.54% fail on Torsion bars (249 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Torsion bar (271 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.54% fail on Trailer electrical socket (44 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Horn
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.81% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.81% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.27% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 5.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Steering column (52 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Steering wheel (34 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.27% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.27% fail on Speedometer

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