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WU03 XZH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,854 mi
Last recorded122,854 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 122,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve and o/side of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded yo flex hose juntion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 122,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve and o/side of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded yo flex hose juntion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,053 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,493 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split

surface corrosion throughout

Fail 3 Sep 2013 86,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,810 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,810 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,080 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 33,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 33,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU03 XZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver 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 WU03 XZH, 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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What year was WU03 XZH registered?

WU03 XZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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