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NC03 ULZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,524 mi
Last recorded126,524 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 ULZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 126,524 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 126,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear n/s + o/s + centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded from tank to fuel cooler

Pass 23 Feb 2018 121,912 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 121,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,245 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 119,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,004 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 118,004 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,991 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 113,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 108,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 107,798 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 103,461 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,424 miles

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

slight malfunction on power steering

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,262 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,235 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 46,696 miles

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

front wipers judder

rear brake pads and discs badly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,696 miles

front wipers judder

rear brake pads and discs badly worn

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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NC03 ULZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black 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 NC03 ULZ, 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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NC03 ULZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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