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WJ53 OTY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,922 mi
Last recorded118,922 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 OTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 118,922 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 118,920 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tow bar is rusty

Fail 22 May 2018 118,906 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tow bar is rusty

Pass 26 May 2017 109,280 miles

235/75x15 on the front 245/70x16 on the rear

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 109,280 miles

235/75x15 on the front 245/70x16 on the rear

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 100,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,069 miles

diesel heater mount corroded

nearside step mounts corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,971 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

diesel heater mount corroded

nearside step mounts corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,961 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 61,956 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,349 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,034 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

advise no blip detected for emission test

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,637 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,295 miles

advise o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,550 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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WJ53 OTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ53 OTY, 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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WJ53 OTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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