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MP53 SYH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,462 mi
Last recorded106,462 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 SYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,462 miles

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

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

chassis corroded not holed

Fail 24 Oct 2016 106,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded not holed

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,917 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO CHASSIS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Fail 22 Oct 2013 77,180 miles

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

EXHAUST CRACKED BUT STILL SECURE

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO CHASSIS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,045 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear silencer support bracket and joint to centre silencer corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 67,045 miles

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear silencer support bracket and joint to centre silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,843 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,331 miles

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

rear brake pipes to load sensing valve corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,558 miles

Both wiper blades splitting

Fail 3 Oct 2008 42,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Both wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,523 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 29,523 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

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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MP53 SYH 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 MP53 SYH, 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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MP53 SYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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