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SF53 DEC

2014 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,238 mi
Last recorded94,238 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Antara57,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 DEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 94,238 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 94,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,205 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 88,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,544 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 79,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,948 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 61,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,305 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,181 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,504 miles

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How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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SF53 DEC is a 2014 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 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 Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 DEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF53 DEC registered?

SF53 DEC is a 2014 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is SF53 DEC safe to buy?

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