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KY53 FLG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,586 mi
Last recorded55,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 FLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both complete chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components rusty

both front bump stops rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,275 miles

Front suspension soft

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear x member slightly corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top mount (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension soft

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear x member slightly corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise corrosion on chassis

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,384 miles

advise deterioration on exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,096 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise corrosion on rear valance

Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 1,959 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 1,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,045 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,916 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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KY53 FLG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY53 FLG, 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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KY53 FLG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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