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KY53 VPC

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,589 mi
Last recorded107,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 107,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,162 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,187 miles

(1) All rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Centre exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Offside front outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Rear metal brake pipes on load valve corroded close to limit.

(5) Offside front lower suspension ball joint dirt cover deteriorated slightly.

(8) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,172 miles

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

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

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

(1) All rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Centre exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Offside front outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Rear metal brake pipes on load valve corroded close to limit.

(5) Offside front lower suspension ball joint dirt cover deteriorated slightly.

(8) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,191 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,714 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,714 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,473 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,429 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 VPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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