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FE03 XBT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,790 mi
Last recorded112,790 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 112,790 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 112,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 107,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 96,087 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 96,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to vehicle

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe damp near fuel filter

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,880 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,738 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 69,461 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 63,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres misshappen on the inside edge

Pass 28 May 2012 63,237 miles

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

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

both front tyres misshappen on the inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,964 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,837 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,142 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,066 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 XBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBT, 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 FE03 XBT registered?

FE03 XBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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