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AO53 URR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,240 mi
Last recorded112,240 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 112,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front spotlamp not working

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front fog lamp mising

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut, no ply/cords showing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 103,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front spotlamp not working

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front fog lamp mising

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut, no ply/cords showing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,172 miles

Bace of both C pillars onto the sill tops are very rusty

Front CV boots perished

Front shock absorbers showing a reducting in damping effort

Front to rear metal fuel pipes rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal power steering oil feed pipes rusty

Offside backing plate shield missing, nearside shield rusty

Offside front metal brake pipe in the wheel arch is rusted and degrading {unmarked pipe}

Offside front side lamp dim

Rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes worn

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Rear shock absorbers showing a slight reduction in damping effort

Spare tyre aged

Fail 9 Nov 2013 97,137 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Bace of both C pillars onto the sill tops are very rusty

Front CV boots perished

Front shock absorbers showing a reducting in damping effort

Front to rear metal fuel pipes rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal power steering oil feed pipes rusty

Offside backing plate shield missing, nearside shield rusty

Offside front metal brake pipe in the wheel arch is rusted and degrading {unmarked pipe}

Offside front side lamp dim

Rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes worn

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Rear shock absorbers showing a slight reduction in damping effort

Spare tyre aged

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,219 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 89,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,310 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,714 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,592 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 37,592 miles

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

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

o/s/r flexi hose to caliper banjo union stained

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,364 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 URR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 URR, 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 URR registered?

AO53 URR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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