MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
o/s/f fog light inop
o/s/f side light dim
rear washer inop
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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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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