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ML53 VEP

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,280 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides & n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

under body seal added under vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,128 miles

EML showing in dash

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

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,850 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,358 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,591 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,052 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

power steering pipes slighly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 69,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2009 69,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,191 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 VEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML53 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

ML53 VEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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