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DE53 GXO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,547 mi
Last recorded139,547 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 139,547 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 16 Apr 2019 139,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,658 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,658 miles

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements 18%. N/S may need adjustments/repairs

Service brake efficiency just met requirements 51%. Rear brakes may need adjustments/repairs

Fail 4 Feb 2016 124,658 miles

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements 18%. N/S may need adjustments/repairs

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake efficiency just met requirements 51%. Rear brakes may need adjustments/repairs

Fail 13 Jan 2016 124,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL 3 to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 119,078 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake pipe to load sensing valve slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 119,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake pipe to load sensing valve slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,556 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 110,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 104,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,615 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 93,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 65,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,131 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,306 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 GXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 DE53 GXO, 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 GXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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