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KR03 SZY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,895 mi
Last recorded106,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 SZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 106,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 101,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 98,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 95,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in black underseal at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

complete underside of vehicle including all wheel arches covered in underseal at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,658 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,611 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 86,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 81,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 80,437 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,549 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 72,883 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,035 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/F STEERING RACK.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,505 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 SZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR03 SZY registered?

KR03 SZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is KR03 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 SZY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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