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BK53 UUB

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,375 mi
Last recorded91,375 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to react (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking metal fuel pipes above tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all suspension arms and components front and rear corroded

both fuel filler pipes badly corroded

both rear brake baking plates corroded

both rear tyres soft

complete chassis inc tow bar and fixings all corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes and fuel lines and tank corroded

rear bumper bar holed and corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 88,194 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel lines and tank corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,952 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 75,404 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,155 miles

Front number plate delaminted but still readable

Front wipers torn but not smearing screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,718 miles

Both front wiper rubbers slightly torn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,890 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,450 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,495 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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BK53 UUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUB, 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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BK53 UUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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