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DE03 HYX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,340 mi
Last recorded82,340 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 82,340 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 82,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 82,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,156 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,643 miles

All 4 shock absorbers provide insufficient dampening/do not function as intended

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All 4 shock absorbers provide insufficient dampening/do not function as intended

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,074 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 57,074 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 55,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front shocker weak on operation

Pass 23 May 2017 53,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,960 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 47,577 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 47,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,665 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 27,750 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 27,745 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 23,539 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,565 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 HYX 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 73.9%.

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

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