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KH03 KXE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 KXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,211 miles

Front (lower rear) undertray insecure on nearside

Front brake pads look low

Front to rear brake / fuel lines corrosive

Fuel tank tray cover excessively corroded

Nearside rear outer sill (door shut) area corroding with arch lip area.

Offside rear outer sill (door shut) area corroding and arch lip area

Various chassis and suspension components corroding

aux belt cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2021 95,211 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak on nearside flank (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst pipe section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front (lower rear) undertray insecure on nearside

Front brake pads look low

Front to rear brake / fuel lines corrosive

Fuel tank tray cover excessively corroded

Nearside rear outer sill (door shut) area corroding with arch lip area.

Offside rear outer sill (door shut) area corroding and arch lip area

Various chassis and suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2020 87,046 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe's corroded at chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,616 miles

chassis corroded n/s and o/s front and rear

Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,978 miles

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and undercarriage corroded nearside and offside front and rear

oil leaks from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,972 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine check light on

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,849 miles

Engine check light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front shockers very poor performance

Fuel lines heavily corroded front to rear

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,823 miles

engine check light on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine check light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine ceck light non

Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine ceck light non

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,700 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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)

offside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,254 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,694 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 30,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,624 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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KH03 KXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KH03 KXE, 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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KH03 KXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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