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DY53 UTV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside, main chassis rails, that run over the rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 110,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member behind the bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard side (3.5.1i)

rear body , cross member corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2015 106,662 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard side (3.5.1i)

rear body , cross member corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake limiter valve slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 98,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake limiter valve slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,980 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 75,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,911 miles

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

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

both rear tyres now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

rear anti roll bar links lower bushes slight wear

Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

rear anti roll bar links lower bushes slight wear

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,773 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode and going rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,289 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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DY53 UTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY53 UTV, 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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DY53 UTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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