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WG53 DKX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,310 mi
Last recorded129,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,310 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 129,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front along chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 126,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle support arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front along chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 122,221 miles

Chassis corroded.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear support bar across chassis corroded.

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 122,221 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Along offside part of chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Offside rear axle support arm mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank mounting bracket corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2020 116,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2019 108,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear chassis and suspension corroded not excessive

Pass 4 Sep 2018 126,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 113,424 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,168 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on brake discs alround

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,992 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 87,992 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,652 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 79,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,684 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 70,684 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,031 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,030 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,440 miles

o/s/front tyre has worn uneven on inside tread.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,423 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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WG53 DKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WG53 DKX, 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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WG53 DKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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