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VK53 CHN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 CHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,671 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,031 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,424 miles

Offside Front cv boot

Rear chassie both sides corrsion

Rear valance corrsion holed

Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,837 miles

all 4 tyres uneven wear

rear shock no dampening capabilites

Fail 19 Oct 2016 9,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all 4 tyres uneven wear

rear shock no dampening capabilites

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,097 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 57,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise adjustment of off side washer jet

advise rear brake back plates corroding

advise underbody components and chassis corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 52,585 miles

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

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

o/s/f/wiper blade ripped

o/s/front tyre outter edge worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f/wiper blade ripped

o/s/front tyre outter edge worn

Fail 9 Jul 2011 51,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,134 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

horn tone poor

Fail 18 Sep 2009 44,223 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

horn tone poor

Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,331 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,255 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 18,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VK53 CHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK53 CHN, 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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VK53 CHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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