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WL53 OFO

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 OFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 101,803 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 101,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,949 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 97,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,560 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

no tow ball fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,230 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 78,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,836 miles

n/s front wiper blade slight split

Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,992 miles

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

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

n/s front drive shaft loose

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,992 miles

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

n/s front drive shaft loose

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,548 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 37,548 miles

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

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

drivers seat cushion insecure

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 OFO is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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