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VO53 PWJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,624 mi
Last recorded119,624 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 PWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 119,624 miles

heavy corrosion rear chassis and suspension components

Fail 6 Jan 2020 119,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion rear chassis and suspension components , osf lower arm corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,573 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 113,573 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis rails heavy corrosion , both front arms heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,117 miles

heavy corrosion and heavy underseal covering repairs

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,297 miles

under-body heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jan 2017 102,297 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr chassis by bumpstop (2.4.A.3)

under-body heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,631 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion to vehicle body,chassis and components

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays and covers fitted

vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,762 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses slighlty corroded

general corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,878 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses slighlty corroded

general corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,691 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,108 miles

front tyres slightly perished on inner walls

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,966 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 4,822 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 4,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,086 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,208 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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VO53 PWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VO53 PWJ, 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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VO53 PWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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