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CA03 FVV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,530 mi
Last recorded142,530 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 142,530 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-body corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,352 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,054 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under body corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015

front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014

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

Pass 15 May 2013 89,392 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

noise from offside front wheel possible inner brake pad wear indicator unable to inspect with wheel on

Pass 2 May 2012 81,558 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s spot/driving lamp lnop

Pass 12 May 2011 71,250 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 18 May 2010 59,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,519 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 53,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 44,656 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,125 miles

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

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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CA03 FVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA03 FVV, 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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CA03 FVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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