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2003 VAUXHALL FRONTERA
General Information
- Registration ML53PHA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model FRONTERA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2198cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central to Rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,560 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019 20 Jun 202618 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,976 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018 20 Jun 202619 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,007 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 20 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,613 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 20 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,335 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 20 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,026 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 20 Jun 202611 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,949 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,866 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 20 Jun 20267 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,001 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,001 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,313 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 20 Jun 202630 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,719 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,122 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,546 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML53PHA was registered on 2003-09-30
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