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LG53 LHX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,010 mi
Last recorded150,010 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 150,010 miles

Surface rust on the under side of the body

Fail 14 Dec 2016 150,010 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Surface rust on the under side of the body

Fail 24 Oct 2016 149,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,188 miles

slight play in the rear link bar bushes

slight play in the top steering column bush

Fail 11 Dec 2015 62,650 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight play in the rear link bar bushes

slight play in the top steering column bush

Pass 12 Dec 2014 132,709 miles

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

Clutch worn / poorly adjusted

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 126,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 117,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,597 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 85,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,959 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 74,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,937 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,539 miles

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

o/s/f tyre est 4/6k left

Fail 19 Oct 2006 33,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,823 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 29,910 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,910 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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LG53 LHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LG53 LHX, 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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What year was LG53 LHX registered?

LG53 LHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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