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VE03 OTX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,118 mi
Last recorded50,118 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 OTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 50,118 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight wear to both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,118 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

slight wear to both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,448 miles

both front cv boots cracked

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 4 Jun 2011 44,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front cv boots cracked

rear brake pads getting low

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,169 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 35,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,755 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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VE03 OTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE03 OTX, 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 VE03 OTX registered?

VE03 OTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is VE03 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 OTX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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