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GF53 NLY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,637 mi
Last recorded131,637 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2024 131,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slight kinked pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides x member 2xtimes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres getting down both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,277 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting down

top up engine oil

Pass 5 Apr 2022 127,332 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 127,297 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,319 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 120,315 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 115,052 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 115,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,532 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2017 112,532 miles

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

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

Front shock absorbers weak

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,692 miles

Front slight play in wheel bearings

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,022 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,022 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,630 miles

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,630 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,742 miles

o/s headlight chipped

surface corrosion on brake pipes and discs

Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,286 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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GF53 NLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GF53 NLY, 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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GF53 NLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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