MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Rear tyre getting down
top up engine oil
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Front shock absorbers weak
Front wheel bearings have slight play
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
Front slight play in wheel bearings
brake pipes and ferrules corroded
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)
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)
oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded and scored
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
o/s headlight chipped
surface corrosion on brake pipes and discs
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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