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FY53 OWX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,420 mi
Last recorded103,420 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 OWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,844 miles

Both front outer cv boots pereshed

Both rear bump stops pereshed

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside front anti-role bar drop link

Slight play in offside inner rack ball joint

Various oil leaks

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,146 miles

Both wipers starting to split @ends but still clear screen

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,828 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,768 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low compared to offside rear (nsr 160kg - osr 240kg)

Rear anti roll bar centre bushes have minor play in

Fail 14 Aug 2008 59,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low compared to offside rear (nsr 160kg - osr 240kg)

Offside front anti roll bar link rod ball joints have slight play

Rear anti roll bar centre bushes have minor play in

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,232 miles

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

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

slight oil weep from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,475 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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FY53 OWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY53 OWX, 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 FY53 OWX registered?

FY53 OWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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