MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes across axel and compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes across axel and compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV53 SUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SV53 SUY, 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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SV53 SUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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