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AF53 OHX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,357 mi
Last recorded133,357 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 133,357 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 133,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,639 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,142 miles

fuel tank damp

rear brake balance

slight play to offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2017 98,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel tank damp

rear brake balance

slight play to offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,242 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,899 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 93,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,436 miles

n/s front fog lamp broken and inop

Fail 21 Nov 2014 90,436 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp broken and inop

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,721 miles

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

n/s front fog lampbroken and inoperative

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,214 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 69,146 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,806 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 59,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,928 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,073 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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AF53 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF53 OHX, 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 AF53 OHX registered?

AF53 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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