MOT Status
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122,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion underside
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside mount bushes D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on underside
surface corrosion on underside
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank shield corroded
surface corrosion on chassis legs
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
fuel tank cover corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
fuel tank cover corroded
Headlight washer jet covers missing
Rear cross member panel corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
rear brake discs starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all flexi brake pipe ferrules corroding
front brake pad depth low
rear brake discs scored
rear brake pad depth low
slight cut in nearside rear tyre
slight play in steering rod ends
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV53 SXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SXA, 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 MV53 SXA registered?
MV53 SXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is MV53 SXA safe to buy?
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