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FH53 AEU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,917 mi
Last recorded117,917 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 AEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 117,917 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 117,908 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative lights on constant (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 107,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2018 106,994 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 101,203 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,152 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mil lamp on

Rear exhaust condition

Fail 5 Oct 2016 101,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,408 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,673 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,042 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,176 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 618,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,832 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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FH53 AEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH53 AEU, 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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FH53 AEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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