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GK03 HUG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,049 mi
Last recorded103,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 10 Jul 2024 103,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 14 Jun 2024 102,049 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,125 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,088 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,087 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise movement in steering column advise all coil springs rusty advise surface corrosion in chassis

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,625 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks. (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,057 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank undercase has corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 61,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,538 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 47,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,177 miles

noise on n/s/f wheel when rotated

o/s/r outer door handle tapped over

Fail 14 Mar 2007 31,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,109 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2006 20,745 miles

front ride at lowest requirement

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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GK03 HUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GK03 HUG, 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 GK03 HUG registered?

GK03 HUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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