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BV53 NZN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 NZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,486 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres wear on edges

fuel tank outer cover corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2015 122,304 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 105,751 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,998 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 29 Nov 2011 86,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,394 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,144 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 51,144 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,705 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres very badly worn to inner steel ply and should not be driven

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,621 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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BV53 NZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BV53 NZN, 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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BV53 NZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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