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HV03 FUB

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,235 mi
Last recorded165,235 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 FUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 165,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side steps corroding and fuel tank protector corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2019 161,343 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 161,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 155,816 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank cover corroded

side step mounting bars corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

under tray

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,313 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Slight play in upper steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Slight play in upper steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,264 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,978 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,666 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a screw in it

Fail 19 Jun 2012 62,628 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN & ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a screw in it

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,756 miles

gear box oil leak

slight play in both front bearings

Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

gear box oil leak

slight play in both front bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2010 48,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,735 miles

slight play in o/s/f bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 41,734 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,587 miles

brakes tested on rbt (vehicle in 2 wheel drive).

slight fluctuation on front brakes.

slight wear/lift in steering rack inner joint (offside).

unable to see brake pads properly.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 36,587 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brakes tested on rbt (vehicle in 2 wheel drive).

slight fluctuation on front brakes.

slight wear/lift in steering rack inner joint (offside).

unable to see brake pads properly.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,668 miles

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

slight fluctuation on front brakes.

slight lift in steering rack inner joint (offside).

this vehicle was presented in 2 wheel drive,and the brakes were tested using the rbt.

unable to see front or rear brake pads properly.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,009 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight brake judder on rear service brakes

slight play in steering rack

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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HV03 FUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HV03 FUB, 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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HV03 FUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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