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PE53 URC

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 107,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,854 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Nov 2012 93,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,092 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 61,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,689 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 URC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE53 URC registered?

PE53 URC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PE53 URC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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