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KS03 RBY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,715 mi
Last recorded69,715 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 RBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 69,715 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 69,715 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (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 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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N-S-F AND O-S-F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N-S-R AND O-S-R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank slightly loose STRAP CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front INDICATOR LENS CRACKED AND TAPED

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank mounting corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear sills corroding at rear

Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,819 miles

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,064 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,555 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2014 21,942 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 21,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,378 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside rear brake back plate missing

power steering pipes slightly coorded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 14,539 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake pipes are corroded

offside rear brake backplate is missing

rear shock absorbers are corroded

slight play in steering column

vehicle chassis is slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 14,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake pipes are corroded

offside rear brake backplate is missing

rear shock absorbers are corroded

slight play in steering column

vehicle chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,066 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 1,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,001 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,058 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak from off side rear half shaft seal.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,375 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 52,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 38,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,903 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 25,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KS03 RBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KS03 RBY, 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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KS03 RBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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