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M400 ONS

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,841 mi
Last recorded126,841 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 ONS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 126,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure matrix at rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,521 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 114,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit/cracked/worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,197 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,197 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 90,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose lower mounting bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,149 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose lower mounting (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision home made lower mounting does not meet requirements (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,561 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 88,558 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,250 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,355 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in sidewall and tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall and tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,126 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,466 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,994 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in streering wheel rake adjustment, locks securly in position

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,082 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 66,031 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,547 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,234 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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M400 ONS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M400 ONS, 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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M400 ONS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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