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2003 VAUXHALL FRONTERA
General Information
- Registration OV53OEY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model FRONTERA
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 127,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) Dangerous
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,467 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 115,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,245 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
14 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,832 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012 4 Jul 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,908 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
23 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,213 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,378 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 4 Jul 202619 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 68,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
21 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,243 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 4 Jul 202621 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 44,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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OV53OEY was registered on 2003-09-30
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