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EN52 NME

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,804 mi
Last recorded84,804 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 NME
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 84,804 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,101 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 80,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,112 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,026 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 79,010 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 77,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,533 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,178 miles

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

Offside Front Steering tie rod have excessive play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,637 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,869 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,987 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 43,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,214 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,847 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,043 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006

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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EN52 NME is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN52 NME, 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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What year was EN52 NME registered?

EN52 NME is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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