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VK03 JCY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,448 mi
Last recorded117,448 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,448 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to prescribed areas not considered excessive at time of test

odometer not illuminating

slight corrosion to visible brake pipes

slight movement in steering column adjuster mechanism

Fail 18 May 2017

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to prescribed areas not considered excessive at time of test

slight corrosion to visible brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2016 107,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion everywhere (6.1.A.1)

pipes corroded

rear brakes require early attention

Pass 23 May 2015 98,186 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 May 2015 98,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2014 89,753 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 79,864 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 67,219 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 57,137 miles

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

every rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 54,318 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 54,318 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 52,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,751 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,721 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 35,721 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 May 2006 21,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,314 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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VK03 JCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK03 JCY, 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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VK03 JCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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