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VU53 HDO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,362 mi
Last recorded116,362 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 116,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 90,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 75,043 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,747 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,679 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,687 miles

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

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

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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VU53 HDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU53 HDO, 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 VU53 HDO registered?

VU53 HDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 HDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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