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FL53 EEU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,191 mi
Last recorded104,191 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 104,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 104,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 96,611 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,850 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,356 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,352 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,429 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer walls perished

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer walls perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,396 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,876 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,210 miles

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

knock on rack on offside

tow bar causing slight obstruction to rear number plate

Fail 2 Oct 2006 28,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

knock on rack on offside

tow bar causing slight obstruction to rear number plate

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 EEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL53 EEU, 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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What year was FL53 EEU registered?

FL53 EEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 EEU safe to buy?

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