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SN53 DKR

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,309 mi
Last recorded154,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 DKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 154,309 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 154,307 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 153,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 150,642 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear disc s rusty

advise slight play o/s/f bearing

advise wiper blades in need of replacement

Pass 22 Nov 2018 145,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,832 miles

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

STEERING COLUMB HAS SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP BUSH

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,032 miles

advise front number plate requires replacing in near future

Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,314 miles

advise both rear tyres worn low

advise both side step frames rotton

Fail 2 Dec 2015 122,313 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel leak from tank area (7.2.3)

advise both rear tyres worn low

advise both side step frames rotton

Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,662 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 115,575 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 108,343 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,008 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,022 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 30 Nov 2009 74,308 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,566 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,147 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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SN53 DKR is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 SN53 DKR, 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 SN53 DKR registered?

SN53 DKR is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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