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RF52 EKU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,011 miles

Play in O/S steering arm

Sills generally rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 119,648 miles

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

nearside rear lower inner door sill starting to corrode

offside number plate lamp worked with a tap

rear discs starting to corrode

slight play offside steering rack arm

wipers starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,673 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 115,966 miles

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

front number plate slightly deterated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 115,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate slightly deterated

rear exhaust system slightly deterated

Pass 12 May 2012 109,811 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2012 109,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 11 May 2011 105,876 miles

front c v boots deteriorating

movemont within steering tilt mechanism

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,618 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 62,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,583 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 30,756 miles

o/s/f tyre is on 1.6mm

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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RF52 EKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF52 EKU, 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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RF52 EKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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