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AC03 BMV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,599 mi
Last recorded105,599 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,599 miles

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,095 miles

front anti roll link rubber perished

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,212 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,413 miles

both front anti roll link rubbers sliting

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,422 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on 2mm

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,584 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,473 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,286 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,194 miles

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

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

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,963 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 44,963 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,820 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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AC03 BMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AC03 BMV, 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 AC03 BMV registered?

AC03 BMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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