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VK53 MWO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 MWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,103 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,931 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 111,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 May 2013 111,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 101,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,231 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 69,226 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,507 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,425 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 36,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 MWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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