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BK03 MWG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,924 mi
Last recorded156,924 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 156,924 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 151,737 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 151,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 144,406 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel tank cover corroded

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 144,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel tank cover corroded

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 138,710 miles

Fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 132,111 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 132,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,789 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,168 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 86,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,987 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,744 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,727 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,727 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,623 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,345 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 29,124 miles

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

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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BK03 MWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black 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 BK03 MWG, 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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BK03 MWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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