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GK53 OAU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 OAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,182 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 68,235 miles

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,814 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GK53 OAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK53 OAU, 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 GK53 OAU registered?

GK53 OAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GK53 OAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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