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AR03 JPV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 127,471 miles

Body has slight corrosion chasiea (6.1.B.2)

both sills rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,352 miles

Offside Front inner edge worn close to cords

Offside side step corroded and strength effected

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

chassis corroded

front to rear fuel pipe very corroded

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 16 Nov 2016 111,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front inner edge worn close to cords

Offside side step corroded and strength effected

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

chassis corroded

front to rear fuel pipe very corroded

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,152 miles

Oil leak

body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,072 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2013 84,065 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,442 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s and n/s front wiper blade slightly worn,o/s and n/s front discs slightly worn,o/s front wheel bearing slight play,o/s and n/s front c.v. gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,409 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)

slight wear to rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,253 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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AR03 JPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AR03 JPV, 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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AR03 JPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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