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SA03 HKJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 88,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,960 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear brake binding slightly

some surface corrosion to chassis but all appears sound

some surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,526 miles

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes becoming corroded at front

Fail 29 Oct 2013 69,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes becoming corroded at front

Fail 7 Nov 2012 59,303 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,303 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,106 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,294 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,758 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 36,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,594 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,004 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres worn and just above legal limit

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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SA03 HKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA03 HKJ, 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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SA03 HKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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