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PF53 YGW

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,833 mi
Last recorded108,833 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 YGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,833 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 108,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes corroded underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 95,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes corroded underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,280 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 89,280 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 80,505 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 54,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,293 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 29,846 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 29,846 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 22,208 miles

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

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 YGW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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