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PN53 PGO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,635 mi
Last recorded137,635 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 PGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 137,635 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 134,471 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 129,594 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and coroded

damage to n/s/r/ bumper

front exhaust flexy deteriated

slight play in o/s/r/ d bush

Fail 27 Jan 2020 129,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and coroded

damage to n/s/r/ bumper

front exhaust flexy deteriated

slight play in o/s/r/ d bush

Fail 21 Jan 2020 129,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis section corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass broken

exhaust system poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition, corroded

handbrake travel , performance 18 %

heavy corrosion to underbody and suspension components

surface rust to offside front brake pipe

Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,073 miles

Nearside mirrow glass cracked

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,292 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,338 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 81,317 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 81,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,231 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,038 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,997 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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PN53 PGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN53 PGO, 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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PN53 PGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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