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HN53 PTO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,423 mi
Last recorded90,423 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 PTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 90,423 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes badly corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded both inners (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive springs top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

gearbox mountings crossmember corroded

n/s side step badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all but especially front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both side steps very rusty

corrosion in the chassis(not ecessive)

corrosion on both sill panels towards the rear

Fail 9 Oct 2019 88,976 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all but especially front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both side steps very rusty

corrosion in the chassis(not ecessive)

corrosion on both sill panels towards the rear

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,244 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes have slight movement

chassis has corrosion through out

coil springs slight corrosion

front suspension arms have corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes have corrosion

handbrake only just passed test needs adjustment

nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak round nearside front driveshaft seal

vehicle stairs (both sides ) corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,837 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounting on cat converter corroded and broken

front and rear corner brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,579 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 54,517 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front suspension has small clearences between both bump stops.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front inner brake pads wearing low.

Near side rear tyre on 3mm.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,873 miles

Near side rear brake disk inner face sligtly corroded.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight lift in steering column.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,928 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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HN53 PTO 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 77.8%.

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 HN53 PTO, 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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HN53 PTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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