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OV53 GTU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,794 mi
Last recorded106,794 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 GTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust metal hanger broken of exhaust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen cracked but outside proscribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,150 miles

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

O/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edges.

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

Oil leak.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger not attached.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 95,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,685 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 87,683 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,114 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 79,029 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,516 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,007 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,247 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,033 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,775 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 25,775 miles

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

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)

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 GTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OV53 GTU, 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 OV53 GTU registered?

OV53 GTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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