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KL03 FEF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,018 mi
Last recorded106,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 FEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 106,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 103,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat base cushion loose

Pass 21 Dec 2023 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat base cushion loose

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2023 99,091 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside rear inner brake pad worn low and dislodged from carrier (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat base cushion loose

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2021 91,628 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 90,536 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 90,536 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 90,201 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 21 May 2018 90,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 17 May 2017 88,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

EML illuminated

Pass 19 May 2016 85,972 miles

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

eml on

Pass 19 May 2015 81,359 miles

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

eml on

tow bar slightly obscuring rear number plate

Pass 21 May 2014 76,842 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

tow bar socket slightly obscuring rear number plate

Fail 20 May 2014 76,842 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

engine oil level low

tow bar socket slightly obscuring rear number plate

Pass 14 May 2013 71,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 66,346 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2011 61,006 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2011 61,006 miles

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

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2010 54,527 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

towbar socket slightly high encroaching into rear number plate

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,794 miles

broken stud in exhaust manifold

slight freeplay in o/s/f hub

Pass 20 May 2008 41,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,372 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroding

n/s/r o/s/r & n/s/f tyres all worn to 3mm

Pass 24 May 2006 26,514 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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KL03 FEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KL03 FEF, 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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KL03 FEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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