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KR03 EAM

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 EAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2023 118,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember excessively corroded, not in prescribed area or affecting braking or steering

osr & nsr brake disc shields missing

Pass 20 May 2022 116,025 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower under cross member is corroded to excess ( outside pescriben area not affecting steering or braking

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are on 2mm and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 19 May 2022 116,015 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower under cross member is corroded to excess ( outside pescriben area not affecting steering or braking

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are on 2mm and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 29 Apr 2022 116,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Both outer wont secure or release (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under front wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes are corroded in various places

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower inner valance is excessively corroded outside prescribe area and not affecting steering or braking

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are on 2mm and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 18 Jun 2021 113,564 miles

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

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion to chassis under body and general components

corrosion to fuel pipes

n/s/r brake disc dirt shield corroded

o/s/r brake disc dirt shield missing

rear cross member corroded and seriously weakened

service engine soon light on

Fail 20 Apr 2021 113,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to under body and general componenets

hazard warning light operating all the time (alarm system operative)

n/s/r brake disc dirt shield corroded

o/s/r brake disc dirt shield missing

rear cross member seriously corroded and weakened

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to under body and general components

o/s/r brake discs dirt shield missing

Fail 11 Mar 2020 109,741 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system near exhaust flexi (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to under body and general components

o/s/r brake discs dirt shield missing

Pass 2 May 2019 106,098 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear spring mounting points have started to show signs off corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion and have a coating of grease on them (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine oil leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes corroded ()

Gearbox oil leak

General corrosion to the full underside of the vehicle inc rear crash bar and sub frames

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearing have slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

differential oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,961 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,676 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,402 miles

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

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

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

play in both rear drop links

Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,032 miles

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

chassis corroded in places

corrosion to all brake pipes that go to valve block on the offside front

exhaust cat corroded

exhaust middle/rear flange slight blow

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes on the offside front corroded

chassis corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes on the offside front corroded

chassis corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,856 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on centre of tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,009 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 46,352 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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KR03 EAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR03 EAM, 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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KR03 EAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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