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FX03 PVT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 PVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

child seat fitted

fuel pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 111,256 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

child seat fitted

fuel pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,595 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Nov 2014 106,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,666 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight carrosin on chsssi

steering colunb slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2013 103,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

carrosion on chassic

offside front fog inop

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,640 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front fog inop

slight play insteering columb

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,165 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog inop

Fail 21 Nov 2011 96,165 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog inop

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,320 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes have protective coating

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,589 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,589 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,850 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 60,850 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 49,408 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 49,408 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FX03 PVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FX03 PVT, 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 FX03 PVT registered?

FX03 PVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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