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WU03 TMX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 TMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 83,644 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to car not accelerating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel heater loose

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,074 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

oil leak

slight play at nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 24 Nov 2022 80,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at l s v (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

fuel cooler insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,239 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,213 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/ 70/ r16 107 h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 61,340 miles

under body seal added under vehuicle

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,190 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,603 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,603 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,103 miles

front suspension components corroded

o/s and n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear cross member holed and corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,306 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer c/v boots slighty detiorated

tow bar electrics not tested

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,397 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

front cv gaitors perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,397 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Rear tyres perishing

front cv gaitors perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,189 miles

both front cv gaitors perishing

both front outer sidewalls of tyres perishing

o/s/f antiroll bar droplink boot spilt

Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

both front cv gaitors perishing

both front outer sidewalls of tyres perishing

o/s/f antiroll bar droplink boot spilt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear light cluster cracked b ut not showing any other colour to the rear.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 37,620 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear light cluster cracked b ut not showing any other colour to the rear.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,692 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,692 miles

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

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,017 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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WU03 TMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WU03 TMX, 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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WU03 TMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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