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KN53 BPK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,069 mi
Last recorded102,069 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 BPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill panel corroded

play in steering uj

unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 23 Jan 2026 102,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill panel corroded

play in steering uj

unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 94,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 94,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,511 miles

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

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 81,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Foot brake has travel.

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

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

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,512 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 65,004 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends / inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material piper above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to chassis rails and cross members

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,782 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends / inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends / inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to chassis and cross members

corrosion to side steps

front brakes slight pull to offside

Pass 31 May 2019 64,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake effort low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis and suspension arms

Pass 10 May 2018 63,131 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,489 miles

Alternator belt perished

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in top steering column

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 54,626 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 35,629 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,924 miles

Front brake pads appear to be getting a bit low

Nail in offside front tyre

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 BPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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