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DY03 KCU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,504 mi
Last recorded95,504 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 95,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 95,353 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,370 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,370 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 84,810 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 84,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 79,534 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 79,533 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 72,405 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,886 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,558 miles

nearside front mirror damaged and lense missing

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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DY03 KCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DY03 KCU, 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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What year was DY03 KCU registered?

DY03 KCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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