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FD53 GXK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,851 mi
Last recorded181,851 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 GXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 181,851 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside frame areas suspension components corroding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 177,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 173,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 166,739 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front cv boots perished

Fail 5 Dec 2013 166,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front cv boots perished

Pass 3 Dec 2012 159,917 miles

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

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are perished

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 148,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 148,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 138,018 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 125,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 107,735 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 82,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 57,982 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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FD53 GXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FD53 GXK, 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 GXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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