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ST03 TGN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,033 mi
Last recorded64,033 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 TGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,033 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 64,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking across axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,415 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,270 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 54,270 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,055 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 48,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,540 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 43,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,515 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,790 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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ST03 TGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST03 TGN, 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 ST03 TGN registered?

ST03 TGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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