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RN52 MHY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,055 mi
Last recorded107,055 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 MHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 107,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch front of wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,443 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chassis rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,232 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 89,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,362 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,904 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,131 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,212 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,024 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,274 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,524 miles

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

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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RN52 MHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RN52 MHY, 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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What year was RN52 MHY registered?

RN52 MHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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