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VK53 DYO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,936 mi
Last recorded118,936 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 DYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,936 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 118,932 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, 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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front suspension noisy

offside and nearside rear back plates corroded

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear brake discs slight corrosion and wear

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

windscreen slight damage to zone b

Fail 22 Dec 2016 103,085 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing brake pipes to valve x3 excessive corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, 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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front suspension noisy

offside and nearside rear back plates corroded

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear brake discs slight corrosion and wear

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

windscreen slight damage to zone b

Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes at compensator valve rusty

both rear outer sills rusty

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear disc back plates rusty

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in rear antiroll bar links

slight play in upper steering wheel area

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,308 miles

chip in screen

corrosion on main brake pipes BORDERLINE

weer in front and reer anti roll bar bushes

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on main brake pipes

wear o/s/r inner anti-roll bar bush

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,188 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

wear o/s/r inner anti-roll bar bush

Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,029 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,662 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,196 miles

o/s/f tyre just legal 1.6mm

wear n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

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 DYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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