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DC53 DJJ

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 DJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 117,355 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,105 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,089 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

chassie sections corroded in places

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 100,085 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

chassie sections corroded in places

front brake discs worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre between 2 and 3mm worn on edges just legal

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2015 97,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Unable to clearly check all pipes due to a covering of grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 97,984 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes front to rear . Leaking. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Above road spring (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Unable to clearly check all pipes due to a covering of grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 96,231 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front wheel cap missing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 96,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front wheel cap missing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,146 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,373 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 79,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,908 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,277 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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DC53 DJJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DC53 DJJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DC53 DJJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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