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FX53 RFO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,209 mi
Last recorded118,209 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 RFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,209 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Feb 2018 118,208 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,560 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,558 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside step on near side loose

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,447 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 90,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 85,875 miles

brake pipes to lsv corroded x2

nsf tyre worn on inner edge 2mm in places,osf tyre worn on inner edge on limit in places.

os brake pipe over axle corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in nsr lower anti-rollbar bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,021 miles

both wiper blades starting to split x2

brake pipes to lsv and from lsv to flexi-hose corroded x2 (BORDERLINE)!!!

drivers outer door trim insecure

front flexi-hoses starting to perish and crack x2

nsf brake pipe corroded

oil leak

top and bottom ball joint dust covers starting to perish and split minor traces of grease x4

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f rack end has slight play in it

rear brakes imbalanced 25%

Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,868 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 66,868 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti-rollbar link rods slight play x2.

brake pipe from lsv to rear flexihose corroded x1.

oil leak.

throttle pedal slip pad missing.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,365 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,018 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,018 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,757 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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FX53 RFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX53 RFO, 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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FX53 RFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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