MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
both rear tyres cracking up
nearside rear door step piping corroded
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
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine light on
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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