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PE53 MHA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,935 mi
Last recorded93,935 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 MHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,935 miles

Offside Front bump stop corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 93,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bump stop corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,805 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 87,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Upper steering Column top height adjustment mechanism slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake pad loose in calliper carrier

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,033 miles

Offside Rear disc shield missing

Fail 20 Oct 2022 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mntg split on rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc shield missing

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 67,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,408 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,358 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,247 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,383 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,898 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,064 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,893 miles

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 11 Aug 2008 24,893 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,881 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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PE53 MHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PE53 MHA, 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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PE53 MHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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