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PK03 NFL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,951 mi
Last recorded121,951 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 NFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 121,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 121,951 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,139 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,872 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 102,872 miles

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

o/s side step insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,255 miles

slight corrosion on back to front brake pipe

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight corrosion onoff side rear axle brake pipe

slight play in both rear link bar bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

slight corrosion on back to front brake pipe

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight corrosion onoff side rear axle brake pipe

slight play in both rear link bar bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2012 72,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,054 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 62,054 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,086 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 33,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,507 miles

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

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

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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PK03 NFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK03 NFL, 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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PK03 NFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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