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RL53 TKD

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 TKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015
Fail 9 Jun 2015

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 100,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear both front tyres on inner edges

slight wear front brake discs

windscreen chipped outside wiper area

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

slight wear both front tyres on inner edges

slight wear front brake discs

windscreen chipped outside wiper area

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,877 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)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front wiper blades splitting

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

rear wiper blade splitting

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers wiper blade splitting

engine undertray fitted

front bonnet grille partially insecure

plastic inner sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,742 miles

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs becoming heavily worn

long travel on the parking brake lever

Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,361 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

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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RL53 TKD is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RL53 TKD, 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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RL53 TKD is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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