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RJ03 KYP

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,741 mi
Last recorded142,741 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 142,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 141,548 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,157 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 115,626 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,473 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking cooler (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,121 miles

Front shock absorbers weak.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 104,900 miles

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

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

Front shock absorbers weak.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,335 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 89,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,055 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,981 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,042 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 30,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side rear seat belt damage

Pass 10 May 2006 28,471 miles

nail in tyre

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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RJ03 KYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RJ03 KYP, 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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RJ03 KYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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