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SJ53 OMX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,539 mi
Last recorded127,539 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 OMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,539 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,368 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,834 miles

Front exhaust mounting

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 105,831 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Front exhaust mounting

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,601 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP

Offside Front INNER STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY ON INNER JOINT

Fail 17 Nov 2015 92,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

FUEL TANK DAMP

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

Offside Front INNER STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY ON INNER JOINT

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,288 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on body crossmember at offside rear

Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,702 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on body crossmember at offside rear

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,181 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,358 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,951 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 51,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,820 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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SJ53 OMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJ53 OMX, 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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SJ53 OMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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