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DF52 BSU

2003 General Motors Pontiac

Brown Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BSU
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 82,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut all around the inner sidewall - advise replacement - 215/70r15 98t Cooper Lifeliner GLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine MIL light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 78,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 78,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut around the inner side wall but has no ply cords showing - advise replacement - 215/70r15 98t Cooper Lifeliner GLS

Fail 15 Feb 2018 70,440 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut around the inner side wall but has no ply cords showing - advise replacement - 215/70r15 98t Cooper Lifeliner GLS

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,975 miles

Offside Front tyre has age related splits on inner side wall no ply or cord visible

Offside Rear tyre has splits on inner side wall no ply or cord visible

Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre has age related splits on inner side wall no ply or cord visible

Offside Rear tyre has splits on inner side wall no ply or cord visible

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,035 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 59,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,867 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 32,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,690 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 21,673 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,401 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,428 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Pontiac?

Based on 3,114 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
fog lamp not working 57
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DF52 BSU is a 2003 General Motors Pontiac in Brown with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

The most common reason a General Motors Pontiac fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF52 BSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Pontiac typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DF52 BSU is a 2003 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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