MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both Rear Outer sills Corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Centre Brake Light Not Illuminating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Wheel Arch Corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil Light Illuminated but oil level sufficient
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Slight Oil Leak
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
under vehicle corroded
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel Cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Both Rear Outer sills Corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Centre Brake Light Not Illuminating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Wheel Arch Corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil Light Illuminated but oil level sufficient
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Slight Oil Leak
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
under vehicle corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust slightly corroded
fuel pipes slightly insurcure
oil cooler insurcure
oil light on
rear wheel arches and sills slightly corroded
slight play in the steering rack bushes
tow bar corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust slightly corroded
fuel pipes slightly insurcure
oil cooler insurcure
oil light on
rear wheel arches and sills slightly corroded
slight play in the steering rack bushes
tow bar corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust slightly corroded
fuel cooler slightly insurcure
fuel filter housing bracket broken
underside of vehicle corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes heaverly undersealed
fuel cooler slightly insurcure
fuel filter housing bracket insurcure
underside of vehicle corroded heaverly undersealed
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes heaverly undersealed
fuel cooler slightly insurcure
fuel filter housing bracket insurcure
underside of vehicle corroded heaverly undersealed
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both uper and lower (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
free play in steering rack inner arms
front and rear chassis corrosion
fuel pipe croorded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front steering rack play in rack
fuel pipe corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front steering rack play in rack
fuel pipe corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front to rear brake pipes corroded (MOT requirements met at time of test)
both front wiper blades worn/split
load sensing valve to rear hose brake pipe corroded (MOT requirements met at time of test)
slight judder from brakes
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front to rear brake pipes corroded (MOT requirements met at time of test)
both front wiper blades worn/split
load sensing valve to rear hose brake pipe corroded (MOT requirements met at time of test)
slight judder from brakes
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake backing plate corroded and insecure
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake backing plate corroded and insecure
Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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KY53 VNN 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 66.7%.
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 KY53 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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