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PF03 JXH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,174 mi
Last recorded88,174 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 JXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 88,174 miles

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

Offside Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture under bonnet broken pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to fuel leaking on the floor (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested due to fuel leaking on the floor (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking no brake test due to fuel leaking out on the floor (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank support corroded ?

Pass 3 Jun 2017 87,010 miles

Brake pipes covered with under seal

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,201 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,654 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 83,654 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 81,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 78,879 miles

Back axle starting to corrode.

General chasis starting to corrode.

Offside rear inner pad onley working on 50% of the disc surface.

Parts of the exhaust system corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 78,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Back axle starting to corrode.

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

General chasis starting to corrode.

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

Offside rear inner pad onley working on 50% of the disc surface.

Parts of the exhaust system corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 70,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer holed/minor leak

nearside front wiper blade starting to split/deteriorate

offside front brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe to union starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2011 61,839 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 61,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 53,727 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 53,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2009 45,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,389 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 14 May 2007 31,316 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,909 miles

o.s front tyre starting to wear low inner edge

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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PF03 JXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF03 JXH, 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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PF03 JXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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