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KN03 XMF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,135 mi
Last recorded139,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 XMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 139,135 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Under tray loose

Fuel tank cover corroded

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

Nearside Step corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED /COVERED IN GREASE /PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 135,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,957 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 131,391 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 131,391 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,971 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 128,467 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 117,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,613 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 106,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,138 miles

off side front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,772 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,073 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 69,907 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,640 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 49,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,338 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,109 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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KN03 XMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KN03 XMF, 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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KN03 XMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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