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DN53 ONC

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

117,255 mi
Last recorded117,255 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,255 miles

All vehicle structure from front to rear has heavy corrosion, but not excessive

Fuel pipes corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint next to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 117,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower c pillar (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle steering shaft and exhaust manifold (2.3.2)

All vehicle structure from front to rear has heavy corrosion, but not excessive

Fuel pipes corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint next to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly on all the time (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

underbody heavy surface corroison

Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,854 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 109,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,089 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)

fuel misting around tank guard

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,086 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 103,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,060 miles

Both rear & O/S/F shockers have very little damping effect

Front suspension ride height low leaving very little clearance with the bump stops

Fail 2 Aug 2013 100,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear & O/S/F shockers have very little damping effect

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension ride height low leaving very little clearance with the bump stops

O/S/R tyre pressure low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,065 miles

both rear tyres perrished & close to limit

Fail 13 Aug 2012 92,061 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished & close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,047 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 83,047 miles

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

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,790 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 68,736 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 46,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,975 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 35,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,400 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,205 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 ONC is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DN53 ONC, 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 ONC is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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