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WP03 WUJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,284 mi
Last recorded141,284 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 WUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 141,284 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 141,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 138,816 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 138,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 131,411 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 131,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,985 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 127,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 124,466 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 124,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,692 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe greased.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 114,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,061 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column flexible coupling slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front driving lamp bulb not working

slight play in offside rear + front hubs/bearings

slight play steering rack/pinion + nearside inner tie rod

Fail 12 Jul 2011 94,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column flexible coupling slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advanced play inner steering arms loaded (offside worse)

offside front driving lamp bulb not working

slight play in offside rear + front hubs/bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,255 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 83,854 miles

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

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,729 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,992 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light staying on

Pass 14 Jul 2007 62,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,341 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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WP03 WUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WP03 WUJ, 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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WP03 WUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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