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MT53 FNL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,960 mi
Last recorded122,960 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 FNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,960 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 122,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,296 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 117,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,551 miles

Odometer illumination not working.

Offside front tyre unusual tyre wear.

Rear windscreen wiper not working.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 111,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Odometer illumination not working.

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

Offside front tyre unusual tyre wear.

Rear windscreen wiper not working.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,821 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 87,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,010 miles

front brake pads low on friction material (above 1,5mm)

rear brake pads low on friction material (above 1,5mm)

slight lip on front brake discs

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 24 Oct 2009 48,998 miles

rear brake pads getting low + slight blow from rear exhaust flange

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 34,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,311 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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MT53 FNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT53 FNL, 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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MT53 FNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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