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FL03 XRX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,486 mi
Last recorded133,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 133,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to rear along chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BUSH PERISHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 125,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 117,800 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sided (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear surface corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 117,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sided (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear surface corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,040 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Apr 2018 110,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,532 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,531 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d/ bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 102,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,541 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 87,148 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 87,148 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,001 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 70,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,667 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 68,667 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

4wd vac pipe split

clutch slave cylinder leaking

plat in nearside front drop link

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,660 miles

Nearside 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 23 Oct 2007 31,891 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,554 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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FL03 XRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FL03 XRX, 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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FL03 XRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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