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BF03 UWZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,472 mi
Last recorded172,472 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 172,472 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA REST OF METAL BRAKE PIPE HAVE SOME SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 172,432 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA REST OF METAL BRAKE PIPE HAVE SOME SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 167,267 miles

ALL FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S SIDESTEP SUPPORT BRACKETS SHOWING HEAVY CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

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

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING UPPER COLUMN

Fail 13 Aug 2016 167,254 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S/F OUTER C.V BOOT RIPPED (2.5.C.1a)

ALL FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S SIDESTEP SUPPORT BRACKETS SHOWING HEAVY CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

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

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING UPPER COLUMN

Pass 1 Jun 2015 162,869 miles

all metal brake pupes showing corrosion including plastic coated ones at exposed areas

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2015 162,860 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pupes showing corrosion including plastic coated ones at exposed areas

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2014 157,276 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 157,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 149,758 miles

slight movement at steering column

Pass 16 May 2012 147,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 140,170 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 140,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 12,541 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 125,841 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 103,622 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 103,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 88,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 59,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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BF03 UWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF03 UWZ, 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 BF03 UWZ registered?

BF03 UWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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