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ML53 DHZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 DHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 130,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 127,003 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,008 miles

advice further look at rear foot and hand brake

Fail 8 Nov 2016 121,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

advice further look at rear foot and hand brake

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,319 miles

advice keep eye on all tyers

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice slight judder and inbalance on front brakes

advice slight movement at o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,377 miles

advice on slight brake inbalance and judder at front brakes

advice on slight foot brake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,078 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,647 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,624 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake discs scored

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,193 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,193 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,429 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 34,428 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,656 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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ML53 DHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML53 DHZ, 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 ML53 DHZ registered?

ML53 DHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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