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VK53 UYM

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,315 mi
Last recorded101,315 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 101,315 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 98,256 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION

Offside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION AND OUTER TREAD WEAR

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 87,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,008 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 78,879 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 78,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 71,935 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 64,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 56,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,909 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 48,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,765 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 42,765 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

front spotlights n/w

oil leak off transmission onto exhaust system.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,370 miles

NOTE:N/S WIPER BLADE REPLACED ON SITE[SPLIT]

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 UYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UYM, 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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What year was VK53 UYM registered?

VK53 UYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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