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MV53 SXA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,981 mi
Last recorded122,981 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 SXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 122,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 92,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,608 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 75,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,354 miles

Headlight washer jet covers missing

Rear cross member panel corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,831 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,861 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 61,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,188 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,188 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,732 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 45,716 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,279 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,171 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 39,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 29,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,501 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 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.

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