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FC03 GVY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,545 mi
Last recorded113,545 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 GVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,545 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 112,965 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine unable to check exhaust missing (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre near the wear bands

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,090 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 70,309 miles

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

both front brake pipes slight corrosion at flexi hoses

front brake discs pitted and pads low

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight wear top ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,309 miles

both front brake pipes slight corrosion at flexi hoses

front brake discs pitted and pads low

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight wear top ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,717 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,662 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,946 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,909 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,748 miles

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

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

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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FC03 GVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FC03 GVY, 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 FC03 GVY registered?

FC03 GVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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