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CE03 VFW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,388 mi
Last recorded75,388 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 75,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,092 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two rear links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,090 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two rear links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspected hub leak

Offside Front wheel beering slight play

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

Pass 8 May 2018 67,775 miles

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

O/S SIDESTEP MISSING

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

Fail 2 May 2018 67,759 miles

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

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

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

O/S SIDESTEP MISSING

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

Pass 17 May 2017 64,839 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side step structure corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing Lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side step structure corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 64,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint badly corroded plus bolt snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked outer (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside side step structure badly corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 61,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

backbox flange corroded and blowing

o/s side step support rail badly corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 61,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

backbox flange corroded and blowing

o/s side step support rail badly corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 58,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside side step inscure

Fail 9 May 2015 58,227 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside side step inscure

Pass 12 May 2014 55,388 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 55,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 52,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2013 52,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 49,581 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,437 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,649 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM TREAD..

O/S/F TYRE JUST LEGAL FOR MOT,,1.6MM TREAD,,,REST OF TYRE 2MM.

SMALL LIP ON FRONT AND REAR DISCS,,,,BRAKE...

Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,515 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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CE03 VFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CE03 VFW, 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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CE03 VFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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