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KS03 UWG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 UWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,740 miles

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

Inner NS AND OS Side steps corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 125,736 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Inner NS AND OS Side steps corroded

Nearside Front NSF Fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 123,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,938 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,918 miles

both side steps are corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,365 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,070 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 107,070 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,842 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 100,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,301 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to the underside

Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,300 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to the underside

Fail 24 Jul 2012 79,964 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,964 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,280 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,348 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 59,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,961 miles

front number plate cracked

wipers split at ends

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,259 miles

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

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)

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 UWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

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

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