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KR53 MDF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,110 mi
Last recorded127,110 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 MDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 127,110 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 127,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 121,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Dec 2018 117,024 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 117,024 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes undersealed

repairs carried out under vehicle & undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2017 112,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes undersealed

repairs carried out under vehicle & undersealed

Fail 30 Oct 2017 112,378 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre of both front to rear at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear bolt on cross member corroded & holed at both ends

Topped up low engine oil prior to smoke test - 2 litres

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,895 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills and body mounts

front to rear brake pipes corroded and at load sensing valve

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,097 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 95,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,761 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tow bar plug socket bracket corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,847 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,121 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,536 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,479 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,929 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,244 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,841 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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KR53 MDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KR53 MDF, 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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KR53 MDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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