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WV03 PFA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,138 mi
Last recorded61,138 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 PFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,138 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 61,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,693 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system heavily corroded and weakened at join and thoughout

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,069 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,265 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front exhaust rattles{cat}

offside rear tyre has slight run out on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,366 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,541 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,653 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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WV03 PFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV03 PFA, 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 WV03 PFA registered?

WV03 PFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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