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KP03 XGZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,360 mi
Last recorded163,360 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 XGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 163,360 miles

front suspension is very soft ! poss shockers are upside down

lift in both lower ball joints

ns washer not working

oil leaks

osf tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

both track rod and rack ends have excessively heated up!

Fail 6 Jul 2021 163,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension is very soft ! poss shockers are upside down

lift in both lower ball joints

ns washer not working

oil leaks

osf tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

both track rod and rack ends have excessively heated up!

Pass 13 Jul 2020 155,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 155,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Binding & low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole by spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Ducks. Pitted badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 144,627 miles

most of the brake/fuel pipes are rusty

os inner cv boot is split but a cable tie has been used to hold it in place!

osr brake is binding slightly

rear coil spring are corroded

slight lift in the ns ball joint

the underside is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,280 miles

coolent leak

os spot lamp reflector is rusty

rear road springs are rusty

several brake pipes are rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2018 128,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolent leak

os spot lamp reflector is rusty

rear road springs are rusty

several brake pipes are rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,922 miles

front to rear brake pipes and the ones that go to the limit valve are rusty

slight exhaust blow from the flexi pipe

Fail 7 Jun 2017 116,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear brake pipes and the ones that go to the limit valve are rusty

slight exhaust blow from the flexi pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded.

front to rear and n/s and o/s front and rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s and o/s/r tyres close to limit.

slight play in steering arms

Fail 1 Jun 2016 109,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking along side fuel tank (7.2.3)

slight play in steering arms

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded.

front to rear and n/s and o/s front and rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s and o/s/r tyres close to limit.

Fail 12 May 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (complete brake pipes from front to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking from pipe area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and tow bar area (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 104,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 97,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,148 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,864 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 74,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KP03 XGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP03 XGZ, 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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KP03 XGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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