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KU53 BYY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,295 mi
Last recorded161,295 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 BYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 161,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2024 159,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 152,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 143,571 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated steering shaft connector (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 130,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 127,141 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being covered in under seal

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,023 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,841 miles

light corrosion 2 chassis and suspension parts

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,236 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,692 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 71,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,838 miles

Battery insecure

Wiper blades beginning to split on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,221 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 26,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,499 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL. SLIGHT PLAY/KNOCKING THROUGH OFFSIDE STEERING ARM.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,858 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,344 miles

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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KU53 BYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU53 BYY, 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 KU53 BYY registered?

KU53 BYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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