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FX03 JCY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,661 mi
Last recorded89,661 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 JCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,661 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 86,965 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,965 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,020 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres (245 70 16 107t) split

off side front tyre (245 70 16 107p) split

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres (245 70 16 107t) split

off side front spot light not lighting

off side front tyre (245 70 16 107p) split

rear washers not working

unable to asess off side front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,124 miles

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

nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bush has slight play

off side front spot light not lighting

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bush has slight play

off side front spot light not lighting

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,599 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,599 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,767 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,754 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 53,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,521 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,521 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,279 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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FX03 JCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX03 JCY, 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 FX03 JCY registered?

FX03 JCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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