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DE53 FDN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,452 mi
Last recorded173,452 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 173,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2023 169,614 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2022 145,166 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,891 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 120,366 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 114,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 111,383 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 111,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,177 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

sidestep mountings corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,554 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 100,554 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 17 Sep 2012 97,318 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 97,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,801 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,862 miles

plastic cover fitted undervehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,585 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight kerbwall damage

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,960 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,075 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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DE53 FDN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE53 FDN, 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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DE53 FDN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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