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GD03 RKU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 RKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2014 96,074 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 91,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,590 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,048 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,493 miles

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)

both front outer cv gaitors starting to perish

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s steering track rod

Fail 17 Dec 2010 56,493 miles

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

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)

both front outer cv gaitors starting to perish

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s steering track rod

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,975 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,237 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,684 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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GD03 RKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD03 RKU, 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 GD03 RKU registered?

GD03 RKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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