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DN53 FBV

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 79,627 miles

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded behind osr wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body to chassis mount bush perished (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple brake pipes corroded @ junction box (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,407 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,299 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis is holed/ corroded at the rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 72,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,592 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Nov 2017 69,589 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes and have been heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,963 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,322 miles

brake pipes to and from compensator valve corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,786 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,670 miles

advise front wiper blades torn.

advise nearside front fog light not working.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 28,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,321 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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DN53 FBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 DN53 FBV, 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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DN53 FBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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