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AV53 CXH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,881 mi
Last recorded92,881 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,139 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight PAS fluid leak

Slight gear oil leak

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 27 Oct 2018 103,293 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight PAS fluid leak

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Slight gear oil leak

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,443 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 99,383 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,393 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,633 miles

Both front outer c.v gaitors slightly perished/cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear & one rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension close to bump stops

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

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

Slight gear oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,913 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

very little travel on o/s-f suspension ... low coolant level.... rack gaitors wet/contaminated

Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,913 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

very little travel on o/s-f suspension ... low coolant level.... rack gaitors wet/contaminated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,826 miles

7 pin towing socket held by cablr tie fixing braket broken

Oil leak

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,772 miles

brake pipe from rear flexi to load valve corroding.

coolant low.

exhaust system corroded.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm bush.

play in o/s of rack.

play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,680 miles

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

brake fluid level on minimum.

brake pipe from rear flexi to load valve corroding.

coolant low.

exhaust system corroded.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm bush.

play in o/s of rack.

play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 57,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,414 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight knock from o/s of rack.

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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AV53 CXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AV53 CXH, 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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AV53 CXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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