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HG53 ORO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,035 mi
Last recorded98,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ORO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,035 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

x2 side steps corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,739 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower step mounting corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,739 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower step mounting corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,426 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,706 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 56,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,592 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,741 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 22,558 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 22,558 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)

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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HG53 ORO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HG53 ORO, 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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HG53 ORO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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