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FH52 UFU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,093 mi
Last recorded146,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 UFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,093 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

on engine

Fail 13 Jan 2022 145,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

on engine

Pass 18 Jan 2021 133,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear on osf chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember holed / corroded

front shockers very weak

steering wheel top bearing has play

Nearside step support corroded away cable tied on , very loose

Fail 12 Jan 2021 133,485 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear on osf chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember holed / corroded

front shockers very weak

steering wheel top bearing has play

Nearside step support corroded away cable tied on , very loose

Pass 9 Jul 2019 115,959 miles

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

slight play in steering wheel top bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,247 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 98,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2016 95,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL, AND ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2016 95,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to compensator across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snapped rear of silencer (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL, AND ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED. (3.6.B.2c)

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM SNAPPED.

Pass 6 May 2015 90,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,494 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,165 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

offside headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,677 miles

Advise movement in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Advise movement in offside rear anti roll bar linkage

Advise rear discs pitted in places

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,265 miles

Advise front brake pads worn low

Advise movement in nearside rear antiroll bar bush

Advise rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2006 24,524 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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FH52 UFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH52 UFU, 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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FH52 UFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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