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PJ53 GVD

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,906 mi
Last recorded108,906 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 GVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,621 miles

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

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

fuel tank guard corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2023 102,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

fuel tank guard corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 97,524 miles

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

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

fuel tank guard corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2022 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank guard corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,351 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 93,332 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))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 85,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres wearing at edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,756 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 80,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,674 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,734 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,267 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,760 miles

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

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

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

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,095 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 44,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,883 miles

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,312 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,050 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,185 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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PJ53 GVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PJ53 GVD, 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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PJ53 GVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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