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WF53 TVT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,600 mi
Last recorded59,600 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 TVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,600 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,408 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 57,340 miles

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

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 Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 49,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,493 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3-4mm on inner edges.

Headlamp wash system faulty.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 32,302 miles

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

Offside rear indicator lens holed, (repair carried out)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 32,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear indicator lens holed, (repair carried out)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,215 miles

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,162 miles

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

both rear and N/S/F tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,800 miles

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

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

front wiper blades torn/deteriorated

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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WF53 TVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF53 TVT, 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 WF53 TVT registered?

WF53 TVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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