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SE53 JHH

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 JHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Arch Front Area Corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner & Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Arch Front Area Corroded

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 78,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Arch Front Area Corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner & Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Arch Front Area Corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 74,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Front Arch Area Corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 71,681 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,060 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 68,057 miles

Brake performance not tested Dangerous failure -offside rear brake pads excessively worn (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,648 miles

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded (Front Area)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 64,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded (Front Area)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,315 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 42,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,950 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,241 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,218 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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SE53 JHH is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE53 JHH, 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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What year was SE53 JHH registered?

SE53 JHH is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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