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VA53 EBN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,775 mi
Last recorded126,775 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 EBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,519 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2017 119,804 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 119,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 103,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,615 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 94,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 92,171 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 92,171 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,399 miles

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

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

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

rear tow partially obsuring registration plate,advise reposition(lower) tow bar bracket/ball assembly

weak horn tone

Fail 6 Jun 2011 75,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n\s wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n\s wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,196 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 50,196 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,284 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 37,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front 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.

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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VA53 EBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VA53 EBN, 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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VA53 EBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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