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SW53 AOH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,706 mi
Last recorded105,706 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,706 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 105,675 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills at rear areas, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,158 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,156 miles

Brake pedal spongy & has no reserve travel (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs are white (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,372 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both ball joints have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

very good condition vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,372 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both ball joints have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

very good condition vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,766 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,204 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,684 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 37,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,622 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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SW53 AOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW53 AOH, 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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SW53 AOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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