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MM52 OPN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 OPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 118,764 miles

Slight play in offside track rod end

Slight play in steering column

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,718 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Chassis corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 106,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure Fuel cooler behind axle (7.2.1)

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Chassis corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 63,457 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking into brake block (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported both piipes up osf chassis leg (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported pipes over rear sub frame (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler behind axle (7.2.1)

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

Rear chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2016 106,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes into compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired top mounting bolt (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible fuel leak from engine

Fail 20 Mar 2014 76,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible fuel leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,150 miles

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,147 miles

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

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

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)

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

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,335 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steel wheel fitted n/s front at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2012 68,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steel wheel fitted n/s front at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 43,226 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 32,924 miles

header tank low on fluid

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 OPN 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 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPN, 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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MM52 OPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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