MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Odometer illumination not working.
Offside front tyre unusual tyre wear.
Rear windscreen wiper not working.
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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
rear brake pads getting low + slight blow from rear exhaust flange
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MT53 FNL registered?
MT53 FNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 December 2003.
Is MT53 FNL safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT53 FNL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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