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PA03 HNB

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,545 mi
Last recorded111,545 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 HNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2021 111,545 miles

All rear seats removed at time of test

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged

Offside Rear brake plate heavily corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2021 111,543 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on limit in centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tail light damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake baking plate corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing light broken

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion throughout under carriage

Fail 16 Mar 2020 108,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing light broken

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout under carriage

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,577 miles

Both front shock absorber upper bushes starting to split & perish but not allowing excessive movement

Both rear coil spring corroded

Front number plate broken at fixing point but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear lamp lens holed but not emitting incorrectly coloured light (reverse light)

Offside Front direction indicator emitting only satisfactory coloured light

Offside Front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at mounting point close to suspension unit

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Play/movement in both nearside & offside rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Play/movement in nearside rear anti roll bar droplink bushes

Rear Upper chassis legs close to suspension mounting points starting to corrode

Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Both front shock absorber upper bushes starting to split & perish but not allowing excessive movement

Both rear coil spring corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate broken at fixing point but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear lamp lens holed but not emitting incorrectly coloured light (reverse light)

Offside Front direction indicator emitting only satisfactory coloured light

Offside Front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at mounting point close to suspension unit

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Play/movement in both nearside & offside rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Play/movement in nearside rear anti roll bar droplink bushes

Rear Upper chassis legs close to suspension mounting points starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,817 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner sill

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corosion

Rear Upper chassis legs starting to corode

Rear Upper slight play in both rear antirollbar d bushes

Rear both rear coil springs starting to corode

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner sill

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corosion

Rear Upper chassis legs starting to corode

Rear Upper slight play in both rear antirollbar d bushes

Rear both rear coil springs starting to corode

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,460 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 95,459 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

both outer front c.v.gaitors perished

Fail 14 Oct 2014 89,051 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

both outer front c.v.gaitors perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,428 miles

front discs and pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,260 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,443 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,976 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,113 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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PA03 HNB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PA03 HNB, 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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PA03 HNB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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