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BV03 CUG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,816 mi
Last recorded50,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 50,816 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes play (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar D bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner drive shaft gaiters badly perishing (strong advise) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-5mm & wearing on inner edge (strong advise) 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads seem quite low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate light slightly dim

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in possible steering column bush

Fail 25 Jan 2020 50,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes play (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar D bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner drive shaft gaiters badly perishing (strong advise) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-5mm & wearing on inner edge (strong advise) 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads seem quite low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate light slightly dim

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in possible steering column bush

Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,376 miles

Nearside Front body to chassis rubber bush perished

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column deformed but serviceable has play up and down and side to side (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

big oil leak

both front d bushes perished

fuel per-heater loose but secure

Fail 19 Jan 2019 113,440 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body to chassis rubber bush perished

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column deformed but serviceable has play up and down and side to side (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

big oil leak

both front d bushes perished

fuel per-heater loose but secure

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,935 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,121 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 81,371 miles

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

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,371 miles

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

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 110,333 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,333 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear 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 Aug 2012 108,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,848 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 106,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 99,090 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 86,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 May 2009 86,620 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 78,788 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 78,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,256 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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BV03 CUG 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 BV03 CUG, 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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BV03 CUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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