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HS53 FBX

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 FBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,929 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,086 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general age related under body corossion

Fail 14 Mar 2022 108,086 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general age related under body corossion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 101,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general age body corossion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 97,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,186 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,058 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,796 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2012 60,565 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,738 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2008 31,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

full undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 25,774 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HS53 FBX is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 HS53 FBX, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HS53 FBX is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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