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KS03 URN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,803 mi
Last recorded115,803 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,803 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 115,799 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working main beam out on spot lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective lamp on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear numberplate lamp loose

Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,607 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 114,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 106,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,534 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,108 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

centre rear fuel cooler mounting brackets are corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,996 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 97,996 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,279 miles

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

cooling rad at rear loose

Fail 25 Oct 2012 93,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cooling rad at rear loose

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,930 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,930 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,490 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 72,490 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,555 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,821 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 54,333 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2007 53,287 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,683 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 52,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 URN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KS03 URN, 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 URN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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