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A4 VJN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,497 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' N/S (8.3.1d)

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

O/S Side runner loose

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component O/S/Part of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bush's (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 123,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' N/S (8.3.1d)

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

O/S Side runner loose

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component O/S/Part of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bush's (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,572 miles

Door step runner loose o/s

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front upper (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre and n/s (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 118,374 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s (8.3.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock top rubbers (2.7.4)

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

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

O/S door step runner loose at rear

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From load valve to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,723 miles

Engine management

Several small windscreen damage

Slight play in both sides rear anti- roll bar links

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,263 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,304 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 98,304 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,712 miles

Slight play in both sides front anti - roll bar links

Suspect rear brake pads worn low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 78,704 miles

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

Slight play in both sides front anti - roll bar links

Suspect rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,070 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage not obscuring the drivers view of the road

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage not obscuring the drivers view of the road

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,556 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,798 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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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A4 VJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A4 VJN, 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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A4 VJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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