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DH03 ADZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,455 mi
Last recorded129,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 ADZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 129,455 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 129,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 115,304 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 115,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,101 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,782 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,782 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar droplink

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

underbody rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,553 miles

slight play in steering column adjuster mechanism

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,304 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 39,152 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake high

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,065 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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DH03 ADZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DH03 ADZ, 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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What year was DH03 ADZ registered?

DH03 ADZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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