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LR03 MKC

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 MKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 95,818 miles

Both front drop links have play

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished

Steering column has play

rear exhaust temporary repair

Fail 13 May 2016 95,814 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front drop links have play

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished

Steering column has play

rear exhaust temporary repair

Pass 8 May 2015 93,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 89,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake pads worn thin

nearside front shock absorber worn

steering colum slighty loose

Fail 8 Apr 2013 86,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake pads worn thin

nearside front shock absorber worn

steering colum slighty loose

Pass 5 May 2011 79,286 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,169 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,352 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

engine warning lamp on

front and rear brake pads look slightly low

slight play in offside front trackrod

Fail 14 Dec 2006 37,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,737 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)

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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LR03 MKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR03 MKC, 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 LR03 MKC registered?

LR03 MKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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