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FV52 PHJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 PHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 119,030 miles

NS and OS rear wheel arch areas

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,739 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,520 miles

NS and OS rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,202 miles

Disc back plate corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,852 miles

Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Disc back plate corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 113,850 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Disc back plate corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,788 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside washer weak

Pass 22 Jan 2019 110,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 98,684 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,683 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,744 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 95,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,498 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,776 miles

brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre 1.8mm!

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Aug 2009 64,776 miles

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

brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre 1.8mm!

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,624 miles

front wipers poor

o/s/f c.v boot starting too crack

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,322 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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FV52 PHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FV52 PHJ, 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 FV52 PHJ registered?

FV52 PHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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