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VK03 JCZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,156 mi
Last recorded136,156 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 136,156 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 136,156 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,599 miles

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 14 Jul 2016 129,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,208 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 122,111 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,778 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,894 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 102,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f body mounting fixing bolt loose

Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 81,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 80,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,093 miles

front to rear brake pipes are very slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 47,727 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,797 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 JCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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