MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear behind o/s front wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear behind o/s front wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes in general (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion chassis section (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feeds (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in rack ends
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feeds (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in rack ends
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side front brake slightly grabbing
Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Off side front brake slightly grabbing
Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
headlamp washers not working (not hid or led lamps)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear brake disc has slight judder
offside front wiper blade has slight tear to the end
Offside Front 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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF03 XLP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 XLP, 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 XLP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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