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FV03 CVJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 140,908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 140,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 132,329 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 120,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,733 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 96,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in adjustable steering column

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,864 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 60,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,950 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,950 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,810 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,054 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 38,054 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,959 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 33,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,543 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 23,142 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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FV03 CVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV03 CVJ, 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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FV03 CVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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