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KY53 WSW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,679 mi
Last recorded108,679 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,679 miles

front and rear chassis have advanced corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2020 108,678 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear chassis have advanced corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,253 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have advanced corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill has corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2019 108,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have advanced corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill has corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,869 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 107,868 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,297 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,152 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,777 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,552 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,009 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 WSW 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 69.6%.

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

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