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BD53 WTE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,546 mi
Last recorded105,546 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 105,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 105,546 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,016 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,197 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,225 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,383 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,899 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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BD53 WTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD53 WTE, 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 BD53 WTE registered?

BD53 WTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is BD53 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 WTE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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