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PE03 VTU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,588 mi
Last recorded137,588 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 VTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 137,588 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 137,588 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 130,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 130,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 120,289 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 120,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 108,403 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering has slight clicking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 108,403 miles

steering has slight clicking

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 99,053 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 99,053 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 87,567 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 87,567 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 75,992 miles

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

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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PE03 VTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PE03 VTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 VTU registered?

PE03 VTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is PE03 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 VTU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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