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AV53 ZZX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,993 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,109 miles

Brake pipes corroding

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to inspect rear seats or seatbelts due to items in back.

Fail 23 Oct 2010 73,857 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to inspect rear seats or seatbelts due to items in back.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,879 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 46,879 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,224 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column adjuster

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 ZZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV53 ZZX, 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 AV53 ZZX registered?

AV53 ZZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AV53 ZZX safe to buy?

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