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HK03 MVE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,556 mi
Last recorded108,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 MVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,556 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 108,549 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,089 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 102,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,489 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,921 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,921 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

x2 main centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 76,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,967 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 67,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,490 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,758 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,902 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 40,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 40,817 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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HK03 MVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK03 MVE, 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 HK03 MVE registered?

HK03 MVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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