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FT03 CYX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,604 mi
Last recorded98,604 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 CYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 98,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and affecting the strength of a seatbelt anchorage within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS sensor wire rubbing on driveshaft

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 May 2018 97,763 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox mounting corroded but still secure at the time of test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,759 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both sills corroded

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox mounting corroded but still secure at the time of test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,629 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,618 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,972 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front o/s/f c.v boot cracking

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

both side steps corroded on inside

over size tyres fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 88,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front o/s/f c.v boot cracking

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

both side steps corroded on inside

over size tyres fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on outer side of tread

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side (8.1.2a)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front side steps corroded on inside

fuel pipes corroded

over sized tyres fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2015 85,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,063 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 72,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,829 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 46,179 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,822 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 34,822 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,043 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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FT03 CYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT03 CYX, 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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FT03 CYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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