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KX53 CXL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 CXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,182 miles

emissions not checked

Fail 29 Oct 2015 119,174 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

emissions not checked

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,976 miles

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

chassis rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 110,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,007 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 105,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 99,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,667 miles

Both main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 72,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,892 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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KX53 CXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KX53 CXL, 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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KX53 CXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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