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SK03 LWD

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,196 mi
Last recorded127,196 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,196 miles

rear brake back plates rusty

under side of car rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2014 127,196 miles

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

rear brake back plates rusty

under side of car rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2013 123,623 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,302 miles

both rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 108,968 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 81,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 81,544 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,286 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 63,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWD, 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 SK03 LWD registered?

SK03 LWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SK03 LWD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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