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BV03 EUX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,769 mi
Last recorded87,769 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,769 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 87,617 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,347 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens missing ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens missing ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,635 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,900 miles

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

n/side rear tyre low pressure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,738 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,653 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 60,605 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,181 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,181 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 48,575 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,757 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 27,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,657 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in off side steering rack ball end

Fail 7 Feb 2007 26,657 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side front tyre on 2mm tread depth

slight play in off side steering rack ball end

Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,804 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 EUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EUX, 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 EUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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