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BK03 OAZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,171 mi
Last recorded61,171 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 61,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 61,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 56,447 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,472 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 53,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,862 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 47,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,993 miles

Bar between front lower suspension arms mountings and verious other underbody components corroded

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,993 miles

Bar between front lower suspension arms mountings and verious other underbody components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,393 miles

Front bumper insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 39,393 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,255 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 33,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 23,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 15,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 13,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 9,937 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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BK03 OAZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OAZ, 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 OAZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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