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MJ53 ONT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ONT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 123,963 miles

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

Corrosion to vehicle underbody, not considered excessive.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod ball joint slight play.

Nearside Front Spot lamp does not illuminate with main beam.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod ball joint slight play.

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near all body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 119,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near all body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 112,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis all round (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis all round (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,579 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear cross member badly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,501 miles

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

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

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

rear panel (behind bumper) badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear chassis and subframe starting to corrode

rear valance/bumper badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,435 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,271 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,579 miles

rear exhaust joint and mount slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,357 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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MJ53 ONT 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 92.9%.

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 MJ53 ONT, 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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MJ53 ONT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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