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WN03 CVE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,957 mi
Last recorded140,957 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 CVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,957 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fuel residue around fuel tank area

Fuel tank mounting points corroded but still securing tank

N/S/r inner door arch area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes corroded in clips unable to check integrity of pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2018 140,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Upper (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing lower arm (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center join (7.1.2)

Fuel residue around fuel tank area

Fuel tank mounting points corroded but still securing tank

N/S/r inner door arch area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes corroded in clips unable to check integrity of pipes

Fail 9 Nov 2017 133,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust snapped off (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour And lens cracked (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint And d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut area (5.2.6)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to fully check where located in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank holder corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,262 miles

no brake pedal

Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,262 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

no brake pedal

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,630 miles

Childs seats fitted to rear[seat belts not inspected

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 110,624 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Childs seats fitted to rear[seat belts not inspected

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,821 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,558 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,412 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 26,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WN03 CVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN03 CVE, 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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WN03 CVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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