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OW53 MOF

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 MOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,321 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise new borderline failure (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,718 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,244 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,755 miles

surface corrosion to under body

Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to under body

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,696 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,425 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,734 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,273 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,065 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,433 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 26,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OW53 MOF is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OW53 MOF, 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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OW53 MOF is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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