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AK03 KUX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,815 mi
Last recorded191,815 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 191,815 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight sign of oil leak at n/s/r hub

Fail 4 Jul 2016 191,815 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight sign of oil leak at n/s/r hub

Pass 10 Jun 2015 187,419 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside headlight damaged

Oil leak

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2014 176,484 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 159,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 136,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 122,996 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

tow ball not fitted at time of test

vehicle underguards fitted restricting inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2011 122,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

tow ball not fitted at time of test

vehicle underguards fitted restricting inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2010 104,629 miles

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

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

offside front fog light not working

vehicle underguards fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2009 92,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,533 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 80,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 28 Feb 2007 71,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,055 miles

alltyres down to 2mm tread

Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,610 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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AK03 KUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK03 KUX, 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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AK03 KUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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