CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN52 FYT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 106,154 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 106,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint between silencers,jointing bolt corroded away (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush split (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush top and bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush split (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush top and bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensating valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,456 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 100,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear of catalyst (7.1.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc spit and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at clip by catalyst (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - at flexi pipe unions (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,520 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2015 89,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,282 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 80,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,408 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,616 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 72,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to wear in centre

Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to wear in centre

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,932 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,349 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,557 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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN52 FYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VN52 FYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN52 FYT?

You can check the full history of VN52 FYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN52 FYT registered?

VN52 FYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is VN52 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 FYT shows 18 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.

Does VN52 FYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN52 FYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.