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BP03 XUT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025
Pass 4 Dec 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,331 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 89,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,144 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,517 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 77,517 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,478 miles

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind nearside front

Fail 16 Apr 2015 57,399 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind nearside front

Pass 28 May 2014 55,436 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 May 2014 55,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,304 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 49,149 miles

Nearside Front 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 43,033 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,453 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear bake discs corroded inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,011 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,392 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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BP03 XUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP03 XUT, 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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BP03 XUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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