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KP53 URF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,867 mi
Last recorded108,867 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,867 miles

1 x bulb not working in hi level stoplamp

all brake hose ferrules rusty

both chassis rails corroded

both front and o/s/r brake pipes rusty

both front lower suspension arms rusty

front exhaust hangers rusty

front number plate discoloured

fuel tank filler neck and vent pipe rusty

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f indicator bulb pale

o/s/f wing damaged

rear chassis cross member corroded

rear coil spring seats rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2015 108,867 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake disc (3.5.1k)

1 x bulb not working in hi level stoplamp

all brake hose ferrules rusty

both chassis rails corroded

both front and o/s/r brake pipes rusty

both front lower suspension arms rusty

front exhaust hangers rusty

front number plate discoloured

fuel tank filler neck and vent pipe rusty

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f indicator bulb pale

o/s/f wing damaged

rear chassis cross member corroded

rear coil spring seats rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2014 107,885 miles

body damage o/s/f wing

centre silencer in poor conditions

clutch pedal feels odd

emf light on

heavy corrosion on exhaust flanges & hangers

hi-level brake light has 1 bulb not working

horn button under cowling

play in all rear anti roll bar links & bushes

play in steering rack

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,885 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

body damage o/s/f wing

centre silencer in poor conditions

clutch pedal feels odd

emf light on

heavy corrosion on exhaust flanges & hangers

hi-level brake light has 1 bulb not working

horn button under cowling

play in all rear anti roll bar links & bushes

play in steering rack

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,270 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 102,270 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,656 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,039 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 91,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,046 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,772 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 74,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light is on

all four tyres are getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,798 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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

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KP53 URF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KP53 URF, 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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KP53 URF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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