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DS03 GKG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,626 mi
Last recorded132,626 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,626 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 132,626 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2016 123,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault not working (5.4.2)

Offside step runner insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,994 miles

slight damage to front n/o plate

Fail 1 Apr 2014 112,994 miles

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

slight damage to front n/o plate

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,445 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,442 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 94,041 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 94,040 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 86,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 78,681 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 78,681 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 69,927 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside number plate lamp broken

Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,559 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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DS03 GKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DS03 GKG, 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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DS03 GKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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