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AK03 XUU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,813 mi
Last recorded56,813 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2021 56,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel no effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 56,153 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 56,142 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe/pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 55,240 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 52,236 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 52,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes in/out of limiter (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,067 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 23,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,882 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front wipers starting to split

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,129 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light inop

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,452 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken off / not fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,666 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,845 miles

both front tyres starting to distirt on inner edges

exhaust rusty

play in offside upper ball joint

Pass 5 Apr 2008 10,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 7,312 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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AK03 XUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK03 XUU, 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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AK03 XUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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