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RV03 WNE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,816 mi
Last recorded162,816 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 WNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 162,816 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 162,816 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 162,151 miles

Engine covers & under-shield(s) fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 151,733 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,184 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 136,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 126,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 111,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 111,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,571 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 82,571 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2009 62,408 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 58,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,519 miles

slight uneven wear on front discs

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,901 miles

all 4 tyres low.

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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RV03 WNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV03 WNE, 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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RV03 WNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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