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DK03 XXV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 129,396 miles

all brake discs worn

all shockers very weak and bouncy

brake pipes corroded

cv boots perishing

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

rear panel corroded and holed

sills floor and chassis all corroded badly

Fail 28 Sep 2017 129,396 miles

rear panel corroded and holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

all shockers very weak and bouncy

brake pipes corroded

cv boots perishing

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

sills floor and chassis all corroded badly

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs worn

brake pipes corroded

door steps very rusty and weak

engine light stays on

exhaust corroded

floor sills and chassis all corroded

front and rear shockers very weak

fuel pipes corroded

rear panel corroded and holed

Fail 28 Sep 2016 123,876 miles

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)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs worn

brake pipes corroded

door steps very rusty and weak

engine light stays on

exhaust corroded

floor sills and chassis all corroded

front and rear shockers very weak

fuel pipes corroded

rear panel corroded and holed

Pass 22 Sep 2015 117,756 miles

front brake discs worn

front exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

offside front inner cv boot perishing badly

rear brake discs scored

rear panel rusted and holed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 117,755 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

offside front inner cv boot perishing badly

rear brake discs scored

rear panel rusted and holed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,697 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes rusty

front exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,479 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,477 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,559 miles

front brake pads low

rear shock absorbers very weak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pads low

rear shock absorbers very weak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 84,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs corroded on the inside outer edges

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,897 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on the inside outer edges

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,552 miles

left side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

Fail 26 Feb 2009 65,594 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,594 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,246 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,015 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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DK03 XXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK03 XXV, 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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DK03 XXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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