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SW53 LFN

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,235 mi
Last recorded133,235 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,223 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes heavily undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,576 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 106,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,608 miles

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jan 2012 96,576 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,253 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 73,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,800 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 36,964 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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SW53 LFN is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW53 LFN, 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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SW53 LFN is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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