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AO53 NHG

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,292 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,160 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2017 95,133 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear top cups (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,558 miles

to both junction boxes on offside (under wing)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,556 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way towards offside (3.7.C.2)

to both junction boxes on offside (under wing)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,964 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,875 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,103 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,311 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,455 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,081 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 26,081 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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 NHG is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO53 NHG, 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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AO53 NHG is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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