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FN03 UXH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 UXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear disc plate only corroded

rear exhaust middle box joint slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear under driver footwell (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy above axle to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded under driver footwell (7.2.2)

jacking points/sidestep supports corroded and insecure

Heavy engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2015 134,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear under driver footwell (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy above axle to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded under driver footwell (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

jacking points/sidestep supports corroded and insecure

Heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,064 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Engine oil leaks

Number plates poor

Fail 25 Mar 2015 127,064 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes rusty

Engine oil leaks

N/s/r coil spring rusty

Number plates poor

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pipes corroded.

front and rear suspension bushes poor.

front number plate poor.

front to rear brake pipes corroded will require attenion soon.

rear springs corroded.

slight play in front suspension joints.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,883 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pipes corroded.

front and rear suspension bushes poor.

front number plate poor.

front to rear brake pipes corroded will require attenion soon.

rear springs corroded.

slight play in front suspension joints.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,947 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded.

exhaust poor.

front CV rubber boots poor.

front and rear suspension bushes poor.

front and rear suspension joints poor.

front number plate poor.

front tyres poor (wearing inner and outer edges bold).

rear springs corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,947 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded.

exhaust poor.

front CV rubber boots poor.

front and rear suspension bushes poor.

front and rear suspension joints poor.

front number plate poor.

front tyres poor (wearing inner and outer edges bold).

rear springs corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,456 miles

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

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

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

exhaust poor.

front ball joint dust covers poor.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

rear suspension bushes worn.

slight front wheel bearing play.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 96,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

exhaust poor.

front ball joint dust covers poor.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

rear suspension bushes worn.

slight front wheel bearing play.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,377 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f cv boots poor. slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings. small chips in windscreen.

Fail 19 Feb 2011 84,377 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f cv boots poor. slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings. small chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,752 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 59,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,622 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,145 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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FN03 UXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FN03 UXH, 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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FN03 UXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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