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MK53 UWU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 UWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,147 miles

All four shock absorbers worn

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

General chassis corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper support corroded weakened

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust slight blow & corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,924 miles

All shock absorbers starting to get weak

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,803 miles

Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All shock absorbers starting to get weak

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wearing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,284 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,418 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 34,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,321 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,276 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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MK53 UWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK53 UWU, 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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MK53 UWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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