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KY53 FRZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,962 mi
Last recorded54,962 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 54,962 miles

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

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

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

engine man light on

fuel pipes corroding

fuel tank lower cover corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,629 miles

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

lower fuel tank cover corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower fuel tank cover corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Dec 2019 33,803 miles

fuel tank lower cover corroded/holed

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 20 Dec 2019 33,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank lower cover corroded/holed

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 17 Dec 2018 25,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to t joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis is slightly corroded

slight play in the steering column

Pass 3 Jan 2018 17,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 17,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 13,965 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 13,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,749 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,589 miles

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

both front tyres feathered inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,726 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006
Fail 22 Aug 2006 26,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KY53 FRZ, 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 KY53 FRZ registered?

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

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