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CE53 TXL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,158 mi
Last recorded76,158 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 TXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust cat/intermediate silencer has a rattle

front number plate cracked

slight movement in steering column adjuster locking mechanism

vehicle underside corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2017 76,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (just before load valve) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust cat/intermediate silencer has a rattle

front number plate cracked

slight movement in steering column adjuster locking mechanism

Pass 4 May 2016 69,386 miles

Front shocks getting very weak

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

Rear shocks not damping at all

Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,295 miles

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

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

Front shocks getting very weak

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

Rear shocks not damping at all

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust manifold has a bolt snapt off

o/s/f brake grabbing slighty

rear exhaust mout rusty and center box joint

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,945 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 49,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,342 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,973 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,937 miles

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

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

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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CE53 TXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE53 TXL, 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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What year was CE53 TXL registered?

CE53 TXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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