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WR03 WFA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 WFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,402 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,720 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 98,710 miles

Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes plastic covered unable to fully inspect

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside backing plate slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes plastic covered unable to fully inspect

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside backing plate slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,320 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,416 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bump stops close to contact

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,166 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

minimum clearance at front suspension bump stops

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,328 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,598 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009
Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,259 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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WR03 WFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR03 WFA, 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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WR03 WFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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