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KU03 UMH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,195 mi
Last recorded61,195 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 UMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,195 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake flexy ferrule corroded

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Full exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexy ferrule corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake flexy ferrule corroded

Offside Front Brake flexy ferrule corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake flexy ferrule corroded

Rear Both brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 55,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,193 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at the rear

steering rack slight play inside.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,584 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 45,584 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 38,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,678 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn uneven/stepped

Fail 10 Feb 2010 32,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn uneven/stepped

Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,847 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 27,847 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,176 miles

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

o s f and n s r brakes binding slightly not excessively.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,270 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 15,270 miles

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

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 UMH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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