MOT Status
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125,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside metal fuel tank guard slightly corroded but secure .
Central Fuel tank metal guard corroded but secure.
Lower metal cover corroded but secure
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted & working now (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Metal Fuel tank Guard corroded,but still secure.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
centre exhaust box mouting poor condition
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s/r tyre slight cracks
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
noise on steering
o/s/f steering arm slight play....both rear tyres going out of shape (very slight)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 ARX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DS03 ARX, 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 DS03 ARX registered?
DS03 ARX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 2003.
Is DS03 ARX safe to buy?
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