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SK03 LSE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 LSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,904 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,048 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,477 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,476 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,315 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 63,311 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,507 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

towbar socket bracket corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,499 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

towbar socket bracket corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,293 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,289 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,169 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,542 miles

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

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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SK03 LSE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK03 LSE, 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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SK03 LSE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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