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AO53 AXY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,971 mi
Last recorded135,971 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 135,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 134,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 134,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,108 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 131,108 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 120,348 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,272 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 116,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,393 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,032 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,932 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect under front section plastic covers

Fail 17 Oct 2011 69,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to fully inspect under front section plastic covers

Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,507 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,822 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,908 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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AO53 AXY 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 82.4%.

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 AO53 AXY, 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 AO53 AXY registered?

AO53 AXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is AO53 AXY safe to buy?

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