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CX03 KPE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,977 mi
Last recorded132,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 132,977 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 132,974 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 132,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,599 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,399 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,354 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 105,354 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 92,226 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 92,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 80,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,574 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 70,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 57,790 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,318 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,034 miles

o/s headlamp cracked image not impaired at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX03 KPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CX03 KPE, 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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CX03 KPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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