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VN53 DLE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,681 mi
Last recorded78,681 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,681 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,496 miles

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Fail 17 Dec 2019 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 22 Nov 2018 78,264 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 78,264 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,400 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wish bone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured Link damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion to pipes all around (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inside edge

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,809 miles

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

OSR Break back plate has slight misting of fluid

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,031 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,649 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 43,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,147 miles

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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VN53 DLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VN53 DLE, 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 VN53 DLE registered?

VN53 DLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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