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GV53 ZKP

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,718 mi
Last recorded83,718 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,718 miles

Engine management light on

Front shock absorber weak operation.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,698 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine management light on

Front shock absorber weak operation.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,777 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and on legal limit.

Both rear tyres worn down

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/scenter side stap 0utrigger corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/scenter side stap 0utrigger corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s center side step outrigger corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 64,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s center side step outrigger corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,766 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,846 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,436 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 39,359 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,591 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,128 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,039 miles

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

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 ZKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZKP, 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 ZKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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