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FN03 OVW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,978 mi
Last recorded86,978 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 75,117 miles

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

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

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

slight play at steering column

windscreen cracked

Fail 16 May 2018 75,117 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play at steering column

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 May 2017 61,457 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 61,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2016 88,330 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,618 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 63,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,109 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,186 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,731 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,174 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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FN03 OVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN03 OVW, 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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FN03 OVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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