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CU03 VZR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,742 mi
Last recorded84,742 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,742 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,714 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 82,072 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe under bonnet corroded

vehicle has surface corrosion all over the chassis

Fail 16 May 2013 82,072 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe under bonnet corroded

vehicle has surface corrosion all over the chassis

Pass 24 May 2012 77,515 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 77,515 miles

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

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 72,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,752 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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CU03 VZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU03 VZR, 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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What year was CU03 VZR registered?

CU03 VZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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