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KS53 NFP

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 NFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear main chassis heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 116,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear main chassis heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 104,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 90,150 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 90,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,144 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,856 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 68,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check n/s/f brake pads

o/s/r brake disc dust cover corroded/missing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check n/s/f brake pads

o/s/r brake disc dust cover corroded/missing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,152 miles

o/s/r brake disc dust cover corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 58,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

o/s/r brake disc dust cover corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,994 miles

movement in steering column

o/s/r disc brake back plate corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 52,994 miles

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

movement in steering column

o/s/r disc brake back plate corroded

tow bar electrics loose

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,706 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear/play steering column

Fail 11 Jan 2011 48,700 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear/play steering column

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,686 miles

check front brake pads?

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,865 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 21,849 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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KS53 NFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 KS53 NFP, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KS53 NFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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