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DN52 DVC

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 DVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,465 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 89,465 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 87,941 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 87,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside of rear door outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,257 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted front

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 80,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,693 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 77,692 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking above fuel tank (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,809 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,392 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,477 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 26,497 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 26,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,867 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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DN52 DVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DN52 DVC, 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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DN52 DVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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