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WL53 GVG

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,718 mi
Last recorded110,718 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,718 miles

Offside Front body mount corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis has had extensive corrosion repair work, suggest further inspection with the rear wheels removed

Fail 6 Mar 2018 110,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front body mount corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis has had extensive corrosion repair work, suggest further inspection with the rear wheels removed

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,995 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bull bar insecure

tow bar electric socket insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,939 miles

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

brakepipes undersealed

signs of corrosion to chassis

Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,939 miles

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

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

brakepipes undersealed

signs of corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,325 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some brakepipes undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2015

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some brakepipes undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,033 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 85,031 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,894 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 81,894 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,188 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,282 miles

both the rear tyre tread depths are approx' 3mm at centre of tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,304 miles

metal ferrules on all flexi brake hoses corroded

rear road springs top mountings corroded

tyre offside front worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2008 49,302 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

metal ferrules on all flexi brake hoses corroded

rear road springs top mountings corroded

tyre offside front worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,349 miles

child seat fitted n.s.rear (did not check seatbelt)

could not see front brake pads to check

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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WL53 GVG is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 WL53 GVG, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WL53 GVG is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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