MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure by fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
CLUTCH FLUID BELOW MIN
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant level low
Engine oil leak
Fuel cooler insecure
Gear box oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Under body corrosion
fuel cooler vent pipe broken
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion
EML on during test
Front shock absorbers are soft in operation no exesive leaks
Nearside Front washer jet one blocked but still provides enough water
Nearside headlight washer jet incomplete
headlamp beam deflectors fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes along chassis in offside rear wheel arch corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door aperture. (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door aperture. (5.2.6)
advise nearside rear of axle oily possible seal leaking.
advise rubber fuel lines perished and fuel pipes corroded above rear axle.
advise nearside rear tyre badly cracked in treads.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' to nearside. (8.3.1e)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin sheared. (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes along chassis in offside rear wheel arch corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door aperture. (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door aperture. (5.2.6)
advise nearside rear of axle oily possible seal leaking.
advise rubber fuel lines perished and fuel pipes corroded above rear axle.
advise nearside rear tyre badly cracked in treads.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front body/chassis mount starting to perish
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate cracked
o/s/rear lamp cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake fluid on min
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BD53 ESY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BD53 ESY, 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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BD53 ESY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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