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M3 KGK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Mileage reading 36915 miles but speedometer has got an electronic fault.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis generally corroded, rear inner sills and suspension components. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Mileage reading 36915 miles but speedometer has got an electronic fault.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis generally corroded, rear inner sills and suspension components. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded heavily plus rear chassis and suspension components. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Speedometer showing 33935 miles, but mileage not true as speedometer has a fault.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded heavily plus rear chassis and suspension components. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Speedometer is showing 33923 miles but mileage not true has speedometer has a fault.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front washers provide little fluid, partially blocked.

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

speedometer has got an electrical fault and mileage is therefore estimated by vehicle presenter.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front steering column top bearing slight play.

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security global corrosion under vehicle on suspension components and subframes front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mileage estimated by customer following dashboard failure.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer and inner sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front steering column top bearing slight play.

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security global corrosion under vehicle on suspension components and subframes front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mileage estimated by customer following dashboard failure.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lights not working.

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

general underbody corrosion.

mileage is estimated by customer following dashboard failure.

Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lights not working.

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

general underbody corrosion.

mileage is estimated by customer following dashboard failure.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog light not working.

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

general underbody corrosion.

mileage on vehicle estimated from customer information and previous mot records, vehicle has got obvious speedo electrical fault.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,500 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f and n/s/r. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outers. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog light not working.

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

general underbody corrosion.

mileage on vehicle estimated from customer information and previous mot records, vehicle has got obvious speedo electrical fault.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,261 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

vehicle showing obvious speedo fault related to mileage. mileage estimated to 63261 miles according to customer information and actual speedo reading.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,129 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded in multiple areas not considered excessive

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded in multiple areas not considered excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,811 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis Rail (6.1.B.2)

Both Outer Step Supports Corroded

Corrosion To Various Underside Components

Engine Light Illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,402 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 50,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

center exhaust mounting bracket detached but system is adequately supported

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 48,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,540 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,771 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 36,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,549 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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M3 KGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 M3 KGK, 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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M3 KGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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