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V22 PMS

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 PMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2025 57,356 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box spit (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 53,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 53,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,785 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 51,252 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 50,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,700 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,093 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,865 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,926 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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V22 PMS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V22 PMS, 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 V22 PMS registered?

V22 PMS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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