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HV53 NKK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 76,410 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn,nearside front signs of heat damage (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot age and grease seeping out slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all close to limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Oct 2015 74,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn,nearside front signs of heat damage (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot age and grease seeping out slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all close to limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

instrument pannel not working

Pass 4 Aug 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

instrument pannel not working

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,478 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,532 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 33,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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HV53 NKK 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 66.7%.

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 HV53 NKK, 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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HV53 NKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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