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DK53 HLE

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,113 mi
Last recorded116,113 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,113 miles

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

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

coolant required topping up

front brake pipes corroded

main brake pipes corroded

slite play in both tie rods

Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,668 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 110,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front ball joints sqeeking

Fail 15 Jul 2012 105,465 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust leaking

front pads thin

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 15 Jul 2012 105,465 miles

exhaust leaking

front pads thin

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,134 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 94,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,220 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,258 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 66,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 58,214 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,686 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,686 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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DK53 HLE is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DK53 HLE, 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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DK53 HLE is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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