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OV53 ACO

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,933 mi
Last recorded125,933 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ACO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear arches corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 116,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front Pipes From Flixable (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Pipes From Flixable (3.6.B.2c)

Light Surface Corrosion Show Throughout Under Side

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,389 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 Fuel tank leaking Around Tank Area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Corrosion Showing thought Out Under Side Of Vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load Sensor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper small split

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside side step corroded

steering wheel top bearing slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2016 101,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper small split

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside side step corroded

steering wheel top bearing slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 87,402 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 79,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,654 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,046 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,904 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 44,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,847 miles

both rear brakes grabbing

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,952 miles

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

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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OV53 ACO is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 OV53 ACO, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV53 ACO is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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