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VN03 DDJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 DDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,267 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front and rear suspension soft

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight bind from rear brake

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,608 miles

both front innertyres getting bold

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

slight play on steering column

Fail 4 Oct 2013 90,549 miles

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

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

both front innertyres getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2012 83,783 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,115 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,222 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,153 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,608 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 442,925 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 33,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,786 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,934 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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VN03 DDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN03 DDJ, 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 VN03 DDJ registered?

VN03 DDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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