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KS03 UST

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020
Pass 1 Mar 2019 183,780 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018
Pass 3 Nov 2016
Pass 10 Oct 2015 182,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorated / worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a deep cut but does not expose cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc inner surface pitted / scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 182,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted Bent, in permanent contact wish shock absorber (2.4.G.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR inner anti roll bar D bushes have excess free play (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorated / worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a deep cut but does not expose cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc inner surface pitted / scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 179,881 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 177,180 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 177,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 170,335 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 170,218 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 162,700 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 162,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 153,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 140,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 140,992 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 128,353 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 105,293 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 105,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,112 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 UST is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

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

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