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BN53 FBC

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,567 mi
Last recorded113,567 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 FBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,567 miles

side step corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 113,547 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side step corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,059 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel play in steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,513 miles

steering colum has slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2010 45,513 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering colum has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,404 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,452 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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BN53 FBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BN53 FBC, 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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BN53 FBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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