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WF03 JVT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,505 mi
Last recorded125,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 JVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2016 125,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,389 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 119,389 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,499 miles

chip in nearside headlight

engine oil leak

fuel pipework corroded

rear chassis corroded and weak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 113,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip in nearside headlight

engine oil leak

fuel pipework corroded

rear chassis corroded and weak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,689 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear chassis and fuel pipework corroded

stone chip in nearside headlight

Fail 21 Dec 2012 106,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front tyres close to limits on edges

rear chassis and fuelpipework corroded

stone chip in nearside headlight

Pass 23 Dec 2011 97,986 miles

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

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

auxilary drive belt cracked

rear chassis corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2011 97,986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

auxilary drive belt cracked

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 91,487 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 91,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip in nearside headlight

fuel pipework corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2009 79,665 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 79,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 75,663 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,366 miles

Brake pad warning on, unable to fully inspect front brake pads

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

Nearside headlamp chipped but not adversely affecting beam image

When vehicle next presented for, please ensure vehicle has clean underbody or has underbody wash. Vehicle close to test rejection due to level of dirt on underbody which will prevent proper component inspection.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,366 miles

Brake pad warning on, unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside headlamp chipped but not adversely affecting beam image

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

When vehicle next presented for, please ensure vehicle has clean underbody or has underbody wash. Vehicle close to test rejection due to level of dirt on underbody which will prevent proper component inspection.

Fail 3 May 2007 48,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 48,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,281 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

small crack in front no plate.

Fail 28 Apr 2006 38,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing. †

slight play in o/s tie rod.

small crack in front no plate.

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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WF03 JVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WF03 JVT, 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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WF03 JVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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