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OW53 UFY

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,633 mi
Last recorded90,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,633 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 90,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,430 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play in adjustable steering coloumn

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,378 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,132 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 54,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s handbrake cable mount loose

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,667 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,256 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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OW53 UFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UFY, 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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What year was OW53 UFY registered?

OW53 UFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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