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PF03 VPW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,883 mi
Last recorded46,883 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,883 miles

Nearside Front disc slightly corroded

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,209 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight tight hand rotation

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

corrosion under vehicle

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 41,856 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 38,703 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,606 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 29 Jan 2010 31,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,064 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,415 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,798 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 19,798 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 15,723 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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PF03 VPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPW, 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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What year was PF03 VPW registered?

PF03 VPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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