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MV53 NFR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,393 mi
Last recorded74,393 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 NFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,393 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,392 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,215 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perrished & cracked on inside wall.

slight damage offside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 2 Oct 2013 38,131 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,382 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 13,040 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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MV53 NFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV53 NFR, 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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MV53 NFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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