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GV53 UXU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,651 mi
Last recorded96,651 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,651 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished & split

Dash pod faulty all warning lights flicker on / off till light are turned on?

Faulty hazard switch, needs help to stay on

Rear pads look worn low

Washer poor

Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,107 miles

Airbag light flickers on then back off from time to time

Front brake pads worn low

Front drop link dust covers perished & cracking

Hazard switch faulty {but still works}

Rear brake pads worn very low -very close to excess-

Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,713 miles

All metal brake pipes rusted / corroded around there securing clips

Front shock absorbers reduced damping effect

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 88,656 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear upper (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front shock absorbers reduced damping effect

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,813 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,905 miles

advise slight play in all anti roll bar drop links

advise slight play in all anti roll bar mounts

advise slight play in hubs

advise surface corrosion to rear brake and rear fuel pipes

Fail 19 Sep 2014 78,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

advise slight play in all anti roll bar drop links

advise slight play in all anti roll bar mounts

advise slight play in hubs

advise surface corrosion to rear brake and rear fuel pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,546 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,770 miles

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slight play in front swivels

advise slight play in main rear suspension arm bushes

advise slight play in os track rod end

advise surface corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slight play in front swivels

advise slight play in main rear suspension arm bushes

advise slight play in os track rod end

advise surface corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,833 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,806 miles

Condition of Brake linnings could not be fully seen. Front pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,066 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

play to all wishbone bushes

play to anti-roll bar link pins

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 UXU 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 72.2%.

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 GV53 UXU, 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 GV53 UXU registered?

GV53 UXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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