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DV03 WMZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 WMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 82,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake disc backing plates have corrosion

Rear of sills have corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 82,663 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (in car) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose double buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake disc backing plates have corrosion

Rear of sills have corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,779 miles

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,916 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrison

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,918 miles

child seat fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel hose leaking from filler neck. (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

child seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,574 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 49,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,082 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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DV03 WMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV03 WMZ, 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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DV03 WMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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