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DF03 FTP

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,252 mi
Last recorded96,252 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,252 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,483 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyre worn low

Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,483 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damage to nsr light unit

Pass 23 May 2019 78,587 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 May 2018 74,122 miles

centre rear view mirror not attached

general corrosion of chassis. fuel tank and,fuel pipes corroded but not leaking advise regular checking or replacing

Pass 10 May 2017 69,533 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pipes heavily greased in places

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 May 2017 69,533 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pipes heavily greased in places

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,466 miles

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

fuel cooler loose but not insecure

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

parts of the chassis sills and suspension are corroded in prescribed areas

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,461 miles

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

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

fuel cooler loose but not insecure

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

parts of the chassis sills and suspension are corroded in prescribed areas

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,185 miles

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

front shocks weak damping effort

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

front shocks weak damping effort

o/s front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cooler loose but not insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,426 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,311 miles

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

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

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

nearside front disc is burnt and blue

Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,311 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside front disc is burnt and blue

offside brake has a slight bind

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,586 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)

advise full brake check (unable to view on test).

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,142 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,310 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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DF03 FTP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF03 FTP, 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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DF03 FTP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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