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AC03 CTY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2023 98,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust center box corroded

under body corrosion all over

Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,328 miles

under body sprayed with under seal

Fail 7 Nov 2022 97,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under body sprayed with under seal

Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,902 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 96,142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 96,142 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 94,794 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 94,093 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,108 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,684 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,933 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 29,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,404 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 CTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

AC03 CTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AC03 CTY safe to buy?

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