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KY53 VST

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,591 mi
Last recorded105,591 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VST
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2018 105,486 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,511 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 99,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom boots (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,429 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 87,018 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 81,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 81,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,242 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 60,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Corroision on rear valence

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,032 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 50,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,374 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 29,374 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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 VST is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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