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KF53 FXA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,213 mi
Last recorded75,213 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 FXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 75,213 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,521 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes show surface corrosion at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Heavy corrosion noted on exhaust

Fail 10 Sep 2016 66,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Suspension ball joint has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner metal brake pipe shows excessive corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner metal brake pipe shows excessive corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes show surface corrosion at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Heavy corrosion noted on exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,122 miles

Offside Front Recoil slightly sluggish

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,988 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,988 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,443 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer bracket broken / corroded

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,098 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,549 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,805 miles

Both front tyres worn to approx.2 to 3 m/m

Both rear tyres worn close to 1.6 m/m

Corrosion to main front to rear brake pipes

Play in both front wheel bearings BORDERLINE

Signs of air con clutch breaking up

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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KF53 FXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KF53 FXA, 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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KF53 FXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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