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VX03 SPU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,004 mi
Last recorded66,004 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 SPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,004 miles

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

anti roll bar touching shock absorber

Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

anti roll bar touching shock absorber

exaust noisy but no leak evident emissions ok

management light on

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,479 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

screen slightly scratched

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front axle/suspension rusty.

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Nov 2009 47,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front axle/suspension rusty.

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 28,860 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 21,933 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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VX03 SPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VX03 SPU, 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 VX03 SPU registered?

VX03 SPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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