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PF53 UGL

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,545 mi
Last recorded119,545 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 UGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,568 miles

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

Cab steps insecure Corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Seal Coated, Wet Weather

Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Cab steps insecure Corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Seal Coated, Wet Weather

Pass 2 May 2018 100,867 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

All fuel pipes heavily greased

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside and Nearside side steps heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe 2 parts (7.1.2)

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

All brake pipes heavily greased

All fuel pipes heavily greased

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

Nearside Offside and nearside side steps corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,672 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

All fuel pipes heavily greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside and nearside side steps corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,970 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

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

Nearside front side step corroded

Offside front side step corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,106 miles

o/s step corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s step corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,060 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,053 miles

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

Brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,263 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 72,263 miles

Front Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,205 miles

brake pipes need clearning and lubeing.

steering wheel movement.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,631 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe starting corroed.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,319 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,674 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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PF53 UGL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF53 UGL, 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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PF53 UGL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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