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MK03 HWR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

155,625 mi
Last recorded155,625 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 HWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 155,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL/INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL/INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN STONE CHIP /DIFFICULT TO SEE BODY CONDITION

Pass 17 Mar 2021 153,203 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake valve to flexi pipe is corrodd (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 16 Mar 2021 153,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake valve to flexi pipe is corrodd (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded/loose

rear brake check required. new pads fitted to offside rear/nearside rear pads appear used

underneath vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 24 Mar 2020 150,870 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower caliper bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded/loose

rear brake check required. new pads fitted to offside rear/nearside rear pads appear used

underneath vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,981 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack end area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 148,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack end area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 146,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2017 144,854 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front dipped beam becoming dim

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 140,988 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres perished in tread

offside front brake binding slightly

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 140,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres perished in tread

offside front brake binding slightly

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 139,194 miles

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

both steering arms have slight play

front pads low

slight power steering leak from rack

various engine and gear box oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2014 136,799 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 136,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 131,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust section has a minor leak of exhaust gases

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front outer cv gaitor perished

rear brake discs deteriorated(inner face)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 131,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust section has a minor leak of exhaust gases

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front outer cv gaitor perished

rear brake discs deteriorated(inner face)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,115 miles

steering coloum showing signs of wear

towbar fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 117,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

steering coloum showing signs of wear

towbar fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 105,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 105,066 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 102,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 97,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 97,659 miles

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

Slight play in offside ball joint on steering rack inside gaiter

Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,151 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,522 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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MK03 HWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MK03 HWR, 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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MK03 HWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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