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DL03 HNF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

150,680 mi
Last recorded150,680 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 150,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion rigid brake pipes under offside front wheel arch

Pass 11 Mar 2024 147,988 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

corrosion rigid brake pipes into union under offside front arch

Fail 9 Nov 2023 147,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/base of "C" pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/base of "C" pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion nearside rear rigid brake pipe and pipes into union under offside front arch

corrosion various places, chassis, sills etc

fuel tank shield very corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 144,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under frame bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 138,193 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 124,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 124,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 111,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 102,725 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes going to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded + rear running across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,642 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded + rear running across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 82,676 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2015 82,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,041 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 72,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,061 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 59,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,471 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 18 Jun 2010 27,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,056 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 20,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,364 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 18 May 2006 12,944 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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DL03 HNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DL03 HNF, 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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DL03 HNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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