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BK53 LBG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,498 mi
Last recorded108,498 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,498 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 102,000 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,428 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 100,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,256 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front has stone chip damage( outside swept volume).

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,573 miles

front discs worn

front pads worn

n/s mirror damaged but secure

oil leak from engine area?

slight play in n/s/r caliper when checked for security

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

towbar securely attached

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,530 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 May 2009 64,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,305 miles

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

Oil leak

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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BK53 LBG 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 72.7%.

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 BK53 LBG, 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 BK53 LBG registered?

BK53 LBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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