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BD03 ONK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,170 mi
Last recorded108,170 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ONK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,170 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,471 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine management light on dashboard.

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,199 miles

Engine management light on!

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,199 miles

Engine management light on!

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 77,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside front wheel is of different design to others

nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2008 39,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside front wheel is of different design to others

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,718 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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BD03 ONK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD03 ONK, 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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BD03 ONK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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