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BF03 RXV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 RXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 110,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2019 110,885 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,493 miles

slight play in steering wheel top mount

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,191 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 101,190 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,779 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 94,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,088 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 89,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear disc scored

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,348 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,930 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,855 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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BF03 RXV 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 73.7%.

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 BF03 RXV, 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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BF03 RXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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