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KS52 UCG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,658 mi
Last recorded109,658 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,835 miles

rear brakes require service

Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,835 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking tighten power steer pipe on pump (2.1.5 (a))

rear brakes require service

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,497 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 66,461 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated

some signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs poor due to corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2013 52,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs poor due to corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,738 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,592 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,344 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,249 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 13,249 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 UCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KS52 UCG, 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 KS52 UCG registered?

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

Is KS52 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UCG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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