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GU03 FYK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,252 mi
Last recorded160,252 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 FYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 160,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fuel cooling radiator held on with cable ties

both front inner cv boots are split

Fail 28 Feb 2017 160,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fuel cooling radiator held on with cable ties

both front inner cv boots are split

Pass 5 Mar 2016 152,474 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked Inner (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 142,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2014 136,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to tow bar

Pass 8 Mar 2013 132,493 miles

Exhaust centre mounting broken but system still adequately supported

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 132,492 miles

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

Exhaust centre mounting broken but system still adequately supported

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 126,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 121,817 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 117,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 111,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,160 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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GU03 FYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU03 FYK, 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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GU03 FYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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