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FE03 WJA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,111 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 53,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,738 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 WJA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE03 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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