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DA03 GAX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,805 mi
Last recorded139,805 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 GAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2019 139,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 132,666 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 121,603 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2016 117,168 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 110,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 103,615 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,680 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 83,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,232 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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DA03 GAX 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 DA03 GAX, 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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DA03 GAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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