MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension general corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front - rear ()
Fuel tank guard corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge - 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension general corrosion
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering column slight play
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to suspension
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to chassis and steps
knock from column
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/70r16 111H xl (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/70r16 111H xl (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front shockers soft
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front shockers soft
play in steering column
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)
play in steering column
front tyres worn edges/cracked
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe broken (7.1.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn edges/cracked
front pads low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
excess travel handbrake
front pads low
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F LINK, REAR BRAKE DISCS FLUCTUATING
play in n/s/f a/r/bar link
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 GJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 GJF, 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 GJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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