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DE03 GVT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,473 mi
Last recorded135,473 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,473 miles

Cab steps insecure near and offside step support brackets corroding (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,458 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 129,458 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 120,066 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 120,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,568 miles

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

some dampness on power steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2017 110,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some dampness on power steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,539 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

fuel lines corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.5.C.1a)

slight amount of freeplay in nearside track rod end

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,788 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 67,747 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,074 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,966 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 17,966 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,100 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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DE03 GVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE03 GVT, 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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DE03 GVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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