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WK53 TVW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,722 mi
Last recorded77,722 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 TVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,722 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 77,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,522 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 71,160 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 71,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,051 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,841 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,145 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 57,142 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,562 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,191 miles

front tyres worn on edges

light corosion on underside

salt corosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,030 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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WK53 TVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WK53 TVW, 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 WK53 TVW registered?

WK53 TVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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