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LX53 VEY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,234 mi
Last recorded126,234 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 VEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 126,234 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 124,424 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 124,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,668 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,698 miles

n/s/f exhaust hanger corroded but not changing support

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 84,459 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

both rear tyres wearing close to limits 2-3mm 245/70/16

exhaust corroded

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,524 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 80,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 80,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake disc has grind marks

rear brake figures low

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,961 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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LX53 VEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LX53 VEY, 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 LX53 VEY registered?

LX53 VEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 VEY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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