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CA52 AXK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,443 mi
Last recorded112,443 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,443 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules cassis both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules cassis both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.6.6)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,870 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,298 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,787 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 83,787 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,904 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 64,904 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,428 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,505 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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CA52 AXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA52 AXK, 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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CA52 AXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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