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SB52 VTJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,270 mi
Last recorded127,270 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 VTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 127,270 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 127,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at tie bar rod (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,224 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded At joining block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 125,224 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded At joining block (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 121,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre over axle (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,425 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,210 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 113,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,952 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 103,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,112 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 96,112 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,725 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 85,725 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

covers missing from front bumper washers

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,570 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,451 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,800 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,939 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,589 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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SB52 VTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SB52 VTJ, 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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SB52 VTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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