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KG53 SYR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,748 mi
Last recorded140,748 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 SYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,748 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 140,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 133,423 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 121,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside side step corroded at front

steering column has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2013 114,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

c/v gaiters perished

n/s/f track rod play,front bearings play

n/s/f+n/s/r rollbar links play

top column area play

Fail 2 Oct 2013 114,382 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

c/v gaiters perished

front brake imbalance,pads wear,brake pipes greased,unable to properly assess condition

n/s/f track rod play,front bearings play

n/s/f+n/s/r rollbar links play

top column area play

Pass 19 Oct 2012 106,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 18 Oct 2012 106,106 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,672 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 96,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased,unable to assess condition

c/v gaiters perished

exhaust corrosion

front hubs play

top column play,steering lost motion,bellypan fitted,some items/areas not assessed

tyres worn,fronts low on edges

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 75,350 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 75,350 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,918 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,869 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,940 miles

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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KG53 SYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 KG53 SYR, 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 KG53 SYR registered?

KG53 SYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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