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FV53 NHY

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,050 mi
Last recorded158,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 158,050 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 149,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 134,142 miles

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 133,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded l.s.v - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 125,712 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 124,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 98,291 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 97,805 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,715 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,652 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,434 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,899 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)

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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FV53 NHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV53 NHY, 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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FV53 NHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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