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SL53 OOX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,423 mi
Last recorded136,423 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 136,423 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to go soft / small hole

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,001 miles

Rear anti roll bar slight play in bushes

Rear cross member heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,651 miles

rear number plate support corroded and holed

Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 80,794 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 63,258 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2010 59,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,202 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,686 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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SL53 OOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SL53 OOX, 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 SL53 OOX registered?

SL53 OOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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