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DA53 AWV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,209 mi
Last recorded128,209 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,209 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion in various places.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 128,209 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion in various places.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 119,446 miles

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

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

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

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

various brake pipes corroded

various places on chassis corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 108,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear both back plates corroded away

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

brake pipes are greased

car shows singes of corrosion but not effecting it strength

Fail 13 May 2016 108,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear both back plates corroded away

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

brake pipes are greased

car shows singes of corrosion but not effecting it strength

Pass 11 May 2015 96,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 89,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 74,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,422 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 62,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,061 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 13 Aug 2008 48,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,372 miles

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f side light dim

rear washer inop

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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DA53 AWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA53 AWV, 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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DA53 AWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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