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FE03 WHT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 125,416 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 125,350 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,440 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 119,440 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,666 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray hides components

Fail 9 Oct 2018 117,666 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake fluid excess leak (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel not tested due too fluid leak (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray hides components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,012 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAYS HIDE COMPONENTS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,110 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 103,110 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,516 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 92,514 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,153 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,768 miles

both front tyres are on the legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,944 miles

Please note: hand brake needs slight adjustment.

Pass 29 May 2009 42,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,463 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 35,463 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,169 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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FE03 WHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE03 WHT, 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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FE03 WHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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