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M50 MNW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,502 mi
Last recorded82,502 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 MNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,146 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering feels notchy

Fail 27 Oct 2021 75,124 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering feels notchy

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,970 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper crossmember damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,333 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 38,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 36,673 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,673 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2012 31,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,950 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,024 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 25,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,209 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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M50 MNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M50 MNW, 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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M50 MNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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