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OY53 CSO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 CSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,375 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,872 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 50,872 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,393 miles

Engine check light on

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 46,393 miles

Engine check light on

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,679 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,373 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 45,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,911 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine check light on

Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,183 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 44,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 43,064 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,125 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,827 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.50mm

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,996 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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OY53 CSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY53 CSO, 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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OY53 CSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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