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KS03 TEV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,534 mi
Last recorded182,534 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 TEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 182,534 miles

wheel arch edges starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jun 2023 182,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

wheel arch edges starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2022 179,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings starting to corrode on the edges

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2021 175,458 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on the edges

offside front tyre wearing low on the edges

Pass 13 Jul 2020 170,939 miles

parts of the exhaust corroding and in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2020 170,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded in several places from front tee piece to rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded in several places from front tee piece to rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation arrow (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation arrow (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe runs along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parts of the exhaust corroding and in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2019 168,136 miles

both offside and nearside running boards frames corroding

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2019 167,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe (from limit valve to flexy) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both offside and nearside running boards frames corroding

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2018 160,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 138,917 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 117,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 117,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,034 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,034 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,744 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 69,744 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,399 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads nearing squeal indicators

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,110 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 39,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,370 miles

front brake pads 70%worn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,778 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,700 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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KS03 TEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TEV, 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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What year was KS03 TEV registered?

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

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