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RV03 WOY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,804 mi
Last recorded66,804 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 WOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 66,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front wheel bearings has slight movement

load sensing valve corroded

n/s/r wheel hub cap missing

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,305 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,928 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,728 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 56,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 50,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,525 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,525 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 29,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 25,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,253 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 14,314 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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RV03 WOY 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 56.3%.

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 WOY, 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 WOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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