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FP53 PLU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,938 mi
Last recorded77,938 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axel...and above the rear sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (rear part of) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the rear part of the fuel pipe showing corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,583 miles

General corrosion underside and on suspension

General rust on brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,467 miles

General corrosion to suspension and chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,562 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perish cracked

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

Offside Front tyre perish cracked

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

undertray fitted not allowing full view of some components.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,538 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 70,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,531 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,104 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,873 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 62,873 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,518 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 45,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,723 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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FP53 PLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FP53 PLU, 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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FP53 PLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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