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MF53 ACZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,143 mi
Last recorded81,143 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 ACZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 81,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

lower windscreen cracked

nearside front tyre perishing

underbody corroding

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 12 May 2018

all chassis slight corrosion and inner an outer sills

both front tyres age cracking

centre mirror insocure

slight corrosion though out vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,221 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 59,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,972 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,613 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion to all rear brake hoses ferrule

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,531 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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MF53 ACZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF53 ACZ, 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 MF53 ACZ registered?

MF53 ACZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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