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DE03 GVX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,390 miles

No acceleration detected

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,864 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear springs and top seats

corrosion to towbar recomend further inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,852 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to rear springs and top seats

corrosion to towbar recomend further inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,521 miles

both front outer cv boots have deep surface cracks

Fail 11 Feb 2013 83,391 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

fuel tank under tray corroding

minor damage to passenger door mirror glass

offside front fog light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,125 miles

offside front fog not working

Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog not working

offside front tyre inner edge wear

tinted side front windows

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,840 miles

slight play in both front wheel brgs

Pass 27 Feb 2010 50,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,004 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 32,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2006 26,559 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,559 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 GVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE03 GVX, 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 DE03 GVX registered?

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

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