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KR03 TEU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

139,268 mi
Last recorded139,268 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 TEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 139,268 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 138,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rear Axle operates once up to around 125 released and then no effort when re-applied (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 21 Sep 2018 133,960 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 133,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed by tow bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting repair not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis cross member not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative hitting on bump stop no clearance (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative hitting on bump stop no clearance (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rattling on centre mounting

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link has play

Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,825 miles

Exhaust hitting mounting point

Front brake ferrules corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 128,821 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached mounting point corroded off (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hitting mounting point

Front brake ferrules corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,757 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area or displacing vehicle body!

Slight play in steering wheel (upper steering column)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 123,757 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 117,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

gear box oil leak

knock on steering

water i n/s/f indicator

Fail 30 Jul 2014 113,357 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

water i n/s/f indicator

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

gear box oil leak

knock on steering

Fail 16 Jul 2014 113,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise rear body panel corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 104,453 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear chassis rusted

rear disc covers rotted

undersealed

Fail 21 May 2013 104,383 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear chassis rusted

rear disc covers rotted

undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,391 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 94,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,384 miles

chassis rusting rear

heat crack n/s/rf disc

Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,985 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,985 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,901 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 29,849 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 TEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KR03 TEU, 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 TEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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