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KT03 FTC

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,232 mi
Last recorded122,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 FTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 121,976 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,790 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 110,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,937 miles

exhaust clamp on rear box rotton through(needs new clamp)

slight play in o/s/f anti rol bar end link

Fail 31 May 2013 107,937 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust clamp on rear box rotton through(needs new clamp)

n/s/r door can not be opened from inside

slight play in o/s/f anti rol bar end link

Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,996 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

advise air bag light on dash.

advise all tyres slightly cracked and perished.

advise near side rear door wont open from inside and out.

advise off side front steering arm slight play.

advise rear brake disc's worn.

advise steering component has slight play.

advise steering has slight seepage from a component.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 91,983 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear door wont open from inside or outside

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r, door not opening in or out

Fail 20 Oct 2009 86,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r, door not opening in or out

Pass 6 Nov 2008 75,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,458 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 53,458 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing inside edges

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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KT03 FTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KT03 FTC, 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 KT03 FTC registered?

KT03 FTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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