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KW52 FPZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,982 mi
Last recorded40,982 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 FPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,982 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 40,982 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,408 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 32,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,392 miles

centree to rear exhaust corroded and blowing @ joint

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

front to rear upper brake pipe corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 7 Jan 2015 23,390 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joint blowing & coorded

centree to rear exhaust corroded and blowing @ joint

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

front to rear upper brake pipe corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

low effort on n/s parking brake

Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,943 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside headlight glass cracked.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 19,943 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside headlight glass cracked.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 15,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 10,288 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 4,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 56,976 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,593 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,773 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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KW52 FPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver 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 KW52 FPZ, 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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KW52 FPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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