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CX53 TJY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,003 mi
Last recorded148,003 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 148,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 134,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 122,472 miles

under body showing corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2018 111,580 miles

Underbody showing corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2018 111,580 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Underbody showing corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 99,518 miles

underbody showing corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2017 99,514 miles

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

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 21 May 2016 93,964 miles

exhaust showing corrosion and has slight blow on middle section

slight free play in front wheel bearing

under body showing corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 89,990 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 86,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 86,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 82,948 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,471 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 79,461 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 76,434 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 76,423 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 72,479 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 66,686 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front chassis had welding repairs to prescribed area

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,688 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,002 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 TJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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