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GV53 DNY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,134 mi
Last recorded110,134 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 110,134 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 110,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,369 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 96,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,045 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,870 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,631 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2009 54,860 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,860 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,058 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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GV53 DNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV53 DNY, 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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GV53 DNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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