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FL53 EDR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,205 mi
Last recorded104,205 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EDR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,022 miles

offside mirror cracked

oil leak

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2017 98,022 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror cracked

oil leak

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,613 miles

all shockers weak

rear chassis corroded slightly

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2016 91,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all shockers weak

rear chassis corroded slightly

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,503 miles

various brake pipes corroding

all shockers weak

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,503 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all shockers weak

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,985 miles

all shocks weak

rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,170 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brakes pipes greased

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2012 78,170 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brakes pipes greased

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front anti roll bar linkage dust covers split (failure next year)

coolant level low

front brake pipes greased

general corrosion to car underbody and brake hose ferrules

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,205 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,438 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 5,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,065 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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FL53 EDR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL53 EDR, 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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FL53 EDR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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