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HL03 HLY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,090 mi
Last recorded110,090 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,090 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

chassis rails and suspension components are corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,174 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chassis rails and suspension components are corroded

under shields fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 104,158 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chassis rails and suspension components are corroded

under shields fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,995 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 102,989 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 101,756 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 101,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 100,514 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 100,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 97,411 miles

offside front tyre close to limit and also cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre close to limit and also cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 4 May 2011 95,059 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 95,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,330 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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HL03 HLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HL03 HLY, 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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HL03 HLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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