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KN53 BMU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,095 mi
Last recorded32,095 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 BMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 32,095 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R metal fuel pipe corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 32,095 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R metal fuel pipe corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 31,449 miles

Offside Rear vent pipe along chassis corroded

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

some corrosion to rear sills & closures in wheel arches etc

Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

welding repairs sealed and sprayed

Fail 18 Sep 2020 31,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & closure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & closure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 31,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,671 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 30,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,664 miles

Fuel pipe slight corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section - back box. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,199 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 28,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,520 miles

offside front steel brake pipe rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,500 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate block letters

rear number plate block letters

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,039 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,408 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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KN53 BMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KN53 BMU, 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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KN53 BMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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