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MT52 HGN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 HGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,518 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 104,518 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 100,895 miles

under body corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 100,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under body corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,767 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,899 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,888 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 73,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,180 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,424 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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MT52 HGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT52 HGN, 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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MT52 HGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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