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BT53 PKV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,870 mi
Last recorded100,870 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,870 miles

lots off welding repairs to underside off vehicle unable to fully inspect thick underseal covering

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 96,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end ( drumstick ) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s + o/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s + o/s (3.7.B.5a)

Body has slight corrosion all chassis has flaking rust but not yet excessive (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,230 miles

Rear inner face of brake discs in poor

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear inner face of brake discs in poor

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,348 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,132 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,601 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,568 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Fail 6 Dec 2014 79,568 miles

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

brake pads not visualy checked

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,439 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

Fail 7 Dec 2013 76,424 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pads not visualy checked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,328 miles

both front driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2012 72,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,758 miles

metal brake pipes around rear load sensing valve corroding

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

Fail 5 Dec 2011 66,758 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

metal brake pipes around rear load sensing valve corroding

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,917 miles

brake pipes at rear load valve corroding

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,233 miles

hi-level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 9 Dec 2008 50,966 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,966 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,573 miles

1 pads not checked †2 slight play in nearside front wheel bearing †3 brake pipes starting to rust

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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BT53 PKV 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 BT53 PKV, 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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BT53 PKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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