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GU53 FXZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,539 mi
Last recorded106,539 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 FXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 106,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen is damaged along the upper edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,453 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Offside Front 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 27 May 2015 92,588 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 22 May 2015 92,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 30 May 2014 83,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steel brake pipe at flexi union corroded.

Fail 29 May 2014 83,335 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Slight blow on exhaust manifold area

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,688 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 79,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 72,590 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 72,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,766 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,766 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 58,436 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 58,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 52,134 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 52,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,241 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)

both rear tyres out of shape

brake fluid level low

cant see front + rear inner brake pad depths

mid exhaust silencer starting to blow

oil around gearbox area

Fail 29 Dec 2007 41,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

both rear tyres out of shape

brake fluid level low

cant see front + rear inner brake pad depths

mid exhaust silencer starting to blow

oil around gearbox area

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,569 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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GU53 FXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU53 FXZ, 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 GU53 FXZ registered?

GU53 FXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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