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FP03 VLZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 VLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,690 miles

chassis corroded

general under vehicle corrosion

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust covers perished

rear bumper back corroded and holed

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,731 miles

both outer sills corroded

front brake pipes greased

front to rear brake brake pipe starting to corroded

o/s/f drop link

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage front number plate

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,799 miles

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED AND WEAK.

REAR OUTER SILLS WEAK.

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,799 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED AND WEAK.

REAR OUTER SILLS WEAK.

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,158 miles

HEADLIGHT BEAMS DIM.

REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND WEAK.

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES GREASED.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,347 miles

engine light on

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2013

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

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

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

engine light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,520 miles

damage to front number plate

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge borderline

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,506 miles

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

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

damage to front number plate

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge borderline

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,362 miles

condition of both rear brake discs on inner face

corrosion on o/s torsion bar

play in top steering column bush

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,269 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,577 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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FP03 VLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP03 VLZ, 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 FP03 VLZ registered?

FP03 VLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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