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DE53 GJF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,215 mi
Last recorded128,215 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 GJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,215 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 128,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,508 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,303 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,303 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,434 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,411 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,752 miles

play in steering column

Fail 14 Nov 2017 92,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,176 miles

front tyres worn edges/cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2016 85,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,955 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,328 miles

front pads low

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,512 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F LINK, REAR BRAKE DISCS FLUCTUATING

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,665 miles

play in n/s/f a/r/bar link

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,531 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,140 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,507 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 16,920 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 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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