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VA03 FYJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,000 mi
Last recorded169,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 FYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 169,000 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 169,000 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 164,000 miles

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018

Offside Rear Oil on surface of rear caliper no leaks present

Rear Rear chassis has signs of surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2018

Offside Rear Oil on surface of rear caliper no leaks present

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear chassis has signs of surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,270 miles

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar bushes worn

steering column bush worn

Fail 21 Mar 2016 119,270 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar bushes worn

steering column bush worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,525 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 109,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,881 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f shock absorber weak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 90,644 miles

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 Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,711 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,223 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 41,217 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,855 miles

coolant level low.

rear tyres cose to legal limit of 1.6mm

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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VA03 FYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA03 FYJ, 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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VA03 FYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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