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DN03 HBC

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 140,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 140,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 126,429 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2018 126,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,834 miles

chip on windscreen

front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,479 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noisey tyres, slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noisey tyres, slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,702 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in windscreen

various corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

various corrosion

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,213 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,061 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 23,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 May 2010 8,109 miles

Front number plate cracked but secure and not likely to be misread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 8,109 miles

Front number plate cracked but secure and not likely to be misread.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 1,204 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 23 May 2007 15,228 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 15,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,172 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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DN03 HBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN03 HBC, 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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DN03 HBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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