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KM53 KYR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,143 mi
Last recorded56,143 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 KYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,219 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,219 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,142 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f fog lamp lens holed

rear tie bar bushes top of axle worn

Fail 11 Feb 2010 42,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f fog lamp lens holed

rear tie bar bushes top of axle worn

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,856 miles

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 3 Feb 2009 36,852 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,777 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wiper blades torn at ends

Fail 30 Jan 2008 32,772 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,182 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s front fog lamp lense cracked and holed

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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KM53 KYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KM53 KYR, 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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KM53 KYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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