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KU03 SKZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,395 mi
Last recorded122,395 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 SKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,395 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

extensive chassis and sub-frame corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank support badly corroded

most brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

play in steering column adjuster

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,393 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

extensive chassis and sub-frame corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank support badly corroded

most brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

play in steering column adjuster

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 121,984 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded and greased

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank guard corroded

offside front tyre worn low inner

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 121,984 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroded and greased

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank guard corroded

offside front tyre worn low inner

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake pipes greased.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

fuel pipes corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

play in rear roll bar link rubber bushes.

play in steering column adjuster.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 119,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake pipes and front to rear pipes corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded to limit.

play in steering column adjuster.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 119,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake pipes and front to rear pipes corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded to limit.

play in steering column adjuster.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

play in steering column adjuster.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 113,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 106,949 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,622 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,619 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,873 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,873 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,094 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front headlamp glass holed

Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,393 miles

stonechip in screen.

Fail 9 Mar 2006 42,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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)

stonechip in screen.

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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KU03 SKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU03 SKZ, 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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KU03 SKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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