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DY53 UEP

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,647 mi
Last recorded113,647 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,998 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded on o/s chassis beam close to front of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,933 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 88,933 miles

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 71,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 60,168 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,446 miles

airbag light on

Fail 17 Sep 2008 51,256 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,668 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,667 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,590 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY53 UEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DY53 UEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 UEP registered?

DY53 UEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DY53 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 UEP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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