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RF53 KZA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,882 mi
Last recorded94,882 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 KZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 85,456 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 85,456 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,263 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 81,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,530 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,217 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,015 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,796 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake near end of travel

rear seatbelt clamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,197 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 56,197 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,873 miles

middle seat belt cover missing but belt working ok at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,942 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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RF53 KZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF53 KZA, 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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RF53 KZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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