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KR53 MLF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,846 mi
Last recorded100,846 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,846 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 100,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,991 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,793 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,572 miles

Rear Lower slight corrosion on rear bumper impact bar

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,110 miles

Oil leak

advise brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise all brake pipes covered in copper grease not allowing full inspection

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,957 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 33,957 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,718 miles

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,620 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,240 miles

Band of corossion on N/S/R brake disc inner face.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,220 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 MLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MLF, 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 MLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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