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FV52 OSO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,192 miles

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

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

Play in front propshaft splines

Fail 13 Dec 2016 84,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked Ball joint loose (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in front propshaft splines

Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,606 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,606 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 55,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 38,717 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

header tank empty

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,717 miles

header tank empty

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,321 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,870 miles

ALL tyres worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,094 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,390 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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FV52 OSO 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 FV52 OSO, 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 FV52 OSO registered?

FV52 OSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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