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FD53 CZJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,953 mi
Last recorded155,953 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 155,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak engine ()

rear seat belt not tested due seats down

Pass 7 Nov 2019 146,207 miles

Nearside Rear Outer door sill heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

fuel tank protector corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 146,194 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake slitter box by master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer door sill heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

fuel tank protector corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 136,483 miles

both rear upper trailing arm bushes worn heavily

front number plate poorly secured

holed corrosion nearside rear outer sill - just outside prescribed area of seatbelt

holed corrosion to fuel tank guard

nearside front inner CV boot poorly secured close to excess

offside front outer CV boot slit close to excess

offside rear bump stop missing

oil leak from right side of engine around coilpack

slight corrosion nearside rear door shut

slight play from offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2017 122,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,886 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 105,796 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

nearside rear door step piping corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2014 105,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wipers split

both rear tyres cracking up

nearside rear door step piping corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,850 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,455 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Dec 2012 91,213 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,633 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 84,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,341 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 72,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,776 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 57,776 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 43,524 miles

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

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

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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FD53 CZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD53 CZJ, 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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FD53 CZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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