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KS52 TXU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,555 mi
Last recorded51,555 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 TXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,555 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,378 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES NOT REGULATION SIZE

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,344 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT @ REAR NUMBER PLATES NOT REGULATION SIZE

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 14,415 miles

slight exhaust vibration.

Fail 15 Dec 2005 14,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KS52 TXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KS52 TXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS52 TXU?

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What year was KS52 TXU registered?

KS52 TXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is KS52 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 TXU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS52 TXU have outstanding finance?

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