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FV53 FVU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,450 mi
Last recorded158,450 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 158,450 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 158,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 146,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

bonnet secured with ratchet strap

o/s/f wing and bonnet damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,166 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,702 miles

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

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

rust in places

Fail 23 Oct 2014 114,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,732 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 82,692 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,692 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,741 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,514 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,897 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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FV53 FVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV53 FVU, 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 FV53 FVU registered?

FV53 FVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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