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PE53 UPT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 UPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 130,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 126,320 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 126,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 117,047 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 116,912 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,931 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint OSF LINK BAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,240 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 UPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UPT, 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 PE53 UPT registered?

PE53 UPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is PE53 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 UPT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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