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FB53 DVO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,315 mi
Last recorded98,315 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,315 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,004 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,580 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 78,577 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 68,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 53,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 50,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,554 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 33,554 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FB53 DVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FB53 DVO, 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 FB53 DVO registered?

FB53 DVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is FB53 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 DVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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