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KG03 OOW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,214 mi
Last recorded127,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 OOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,214 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 127,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing and n/s blade rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,792 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 118,792 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,211 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Nearside front inner cv boot perishing

Offside front inner cv boot perishing

Slight play anti roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2015 93,211 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both rear coil springs corroding

Nearside front inner cv boot perishing

Offside front inner cv boot perishing

Slight play anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,777 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,292 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 72,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,550 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,550 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,016 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 26,016 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

slight leak from power steering system.

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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KG03 OOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 KG03 OOW, 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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KG03 OOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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