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AX52 FSF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,280 mi
Last recorded75,280 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by cross member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,587 miles

all rear seats folded down time of test

eml light on

slight corrosion to exhaust and chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,178 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,036 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 65,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,914 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes on rear

surface corrosion to underbody areas

Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes on rear

surface corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,540 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,785 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,609 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Fail 22 Oct 2012 50,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine check light on

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,900 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine check light on

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,551 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 48,551 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,247 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,238 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 26,154 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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AX52 FSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX52 FSF, 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 AX52 FSF registered?

AX52 FSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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