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HD03 FBJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,233 mi
Last recorded190,233 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 FBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 190,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2024 190,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 184,750 miles

Nearside Rear Axle seal has a slight oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 182,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 178,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 176,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 169,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 158,712 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 141,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 135,090 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 129,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 125,204 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 125,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 119,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 74,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,631 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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HD03 FBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HD03 FBJ, 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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HD03 FBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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