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BK03 LKG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,299 mi
Last recorded128,299 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 128,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 124,553 miles

front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 26 May 2017 120,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak on oil filter ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak on oil filter

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,088 miles

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

rear tyre walls cracks

Fail 21 Mar 2015 113,066 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear tyre walls cracks

Fail 25 Mar 2014 109,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres side wall cracks

Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,189 miles

both rear tyres side wall cracks

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,966 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front trye wearing inner edge/all tyresinner wals slight cracks

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,966 miles

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

o/s front trye wearing inner edge/all tyresinner wals slight cracks

Pass 25 Mar 2011 96,474 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 93,762 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 93,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,185 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,176 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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BK03 LKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK03 LKG, 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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BK03 LKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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