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VO52 ATK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,146 mi
Last recorded116,146 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 ATK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,146 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 116,146 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,599 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front suspention arms corroded

hole n/s sill not within 300 of prescribed area

rear valance holed

Pass 26 Oct 2018 108,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Corrosion throughout Vehicle

Rear Valance corrodded/holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 22 Oct 2018 108,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Corrosion throughout Vehicle

Rear Valance corrodded/holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 20 Sep 2018 107,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking up the side of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,879 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 101,878 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,041 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 65,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,220 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,591 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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VO52 ATK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VO52 ATK, 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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VO52 ATK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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