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VE03 OTY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 OTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 137,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDERSIDE NEAR COIL. MARKED IN YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34%. NSR 113KG. OSR 170KG. NO WHEEL LOCKS (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.5.C.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear FUEL TANK CORRODED

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 130,516 miles

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s rear brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 22 Aug 2016 130,516 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s rear brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 116,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 112,053 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 112,049 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 106,965 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,798 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 83,798 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 42,121 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,121 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 OTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OTY, 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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VE03 OTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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