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BC03 FRZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,687 mi
Last recorded92,687 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

unable to see the front and rear brake pads

Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

unable to see the front and rear brake pads

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

additional step sill corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,699 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust system.

corrosion on fuel pipes.

general under body corrosion.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,697 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust system.

corrosion on fuel pipes.

general under body corrosion.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 73,833 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,171 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,023 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,963 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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BC03 FRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 BC03 FRZ, 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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BC03 FRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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