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DE03 VHU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,898 mi
Last recorded104,898 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,898 miles

Ns wing mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 104,898 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Ns wing mirror damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 85,869 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,998 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,265 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 69,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 38,610 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 VHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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