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KD53 EFX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 EFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 95,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due to o/s/f brake pipe failing during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Very close to pipe that failed -marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FAILED DURING TESTING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Cat section mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no rebound damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Cat section mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no rebound damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vacuum hose no longer attached to transfer box mechanism

mountings for o/s running board not structurally sound -rusted through

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,642 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH O/S/F & N/S/F OUTER BOOTS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 93,623 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH O/S/F & N/S/F OUTER BOOTS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,370 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

aux belt perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,289 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,461 miles

brake discs pitted

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

oil level on minimum

slight various underbody corrosion

wiper blades req att

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,718 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 49,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,187 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

many components on underside of vehicle very rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,012 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket broken

park brake lever travel high

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,529 miles

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

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

hand brake req att

off side front exhaust clamp insecure

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,968 miles

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

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

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)

off side wiper blade req att soon

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,707 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres getting low

Fail 22 Dec 2008 35,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Dec 2007 29,514 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 23,647 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 23,647 miles

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

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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KD53 EFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KD53 EFX, 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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KD53 EFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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