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CX53 PBU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,030 mi
Last recorded112,030 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,030 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,082 miles

Both front tyres low tread and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,524 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,145 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008
Fail 20 Jan 2007 23,000 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 23,000 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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CX53 PBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX53 PBU, 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 CX53 PBU registered?

CX53 PBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CX53 PBU safe to buy?

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