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RY03 AOT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,822 mi
Last recorded144,822 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 144,822 miles

O/s front fog lamp not working

Rear axle D bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 133,972 miles

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

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light to be transmitted through them

n/s driving lamp inop

Fail 11 Nov 2013 133,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light to be transmitted through them

n/s driving lamp inop

Pass 17 Oct 2012 113,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 108,161 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 108,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 81,113 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,420 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,729 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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RY03 AOT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY03 AOT, 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 RY03 AOT registered?

RY03 AOT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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