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MM52 LJF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 LJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 86,963 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,550 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s side step corroded

vehicle has been waxed oiled underside

Fail 21 Oct 2021 82,502 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s side step corroded

vehicle has been waxed oiled underside

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,737 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of wear left (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion o/s/r side step

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,999 miles

headlamp washers not working

Fail 12 Sep 2019 78,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 9 Oct 2018 76,716 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamp washers not working

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front headlamp washers inoperative

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

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split. still cleaning

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to load valve, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

chassis has surface corrosion

side steps brackets corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,549 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken off, but system still supported.

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,547 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken off, but system still supported.

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,132 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,489 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,732 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 48,732 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,671 miles

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,470 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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MM52 LJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MM52 LJF, 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 MM52 LJF registered?

MM52 LJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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