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AV03 SYF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,049 mi
Last recorded41,049 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,837 miles

Chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,402 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 31,402 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,620 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 28,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,141 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,124 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,784 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 15,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV03 SYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV03 SYF, 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 AV03 SYF registered?

AV03 SYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 SYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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