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DG53 OKB

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 119,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 113,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket different

Fail 31 May 2017 113,899 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket different

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,643 miles

Engine oil slight leak

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,643 miles

Engine oil slight leak

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,501 miles

Front to back brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside link arm has slight up and down movement

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Slight play in steering collumn bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,114 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,882 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,360 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,383 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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DG53 OKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG53 OKB, 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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DG53 OKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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