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PK53 CFZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 CFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,270 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Slight play in o/s/f bearing

Fail 18 Jan 2016 92,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Slight play in o/s/f bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,685 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,685 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,266 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,797 miles

front numberplate cracked

o/s outer sill dented

Fail 8 Feb 2012 53,787 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front numberplate cracked

o/s and n/s/f cross brace has mounting bolts missing

o/s engine and gearbox mounting insecure and bolt broken

o/s outer sill dented

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,618 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,618 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,637 miles

All 4 tyres low on tread. †N/S/F Tyre Punctured

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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PK53 CFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PK53 CFZ, 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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PK53 CFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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