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CX53 WSF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,239 mi
Last recorded55,239 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill rear end corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

fuel tank bump shield holed & corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 55,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cyl to tee piece corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front spot lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill rear end corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

fuel tank bump shield holed & corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported tee piece to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 49,994 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 49,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to tee piece (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp valve to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,558 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,198 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,515 miles

front shock absorbers slightly weak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,692 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 8,692 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 2,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 55,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,695 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 49,695 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,243 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 WSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF registered?

CX53 WSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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