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KS53 NMK

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,062 mi
Last recorded76,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 NMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,062 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,286 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,430 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,099 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 64,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,283 miles

fuel pipes rusty

toe bar elec cable tied up

Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,283 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes rusty

toe bar elec cable tied up

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,442 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system in very poor condition

fuel lines very rusty

noises from engine

slight movement at steering column

Fail 19 Feb 2014 57,436 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system in very poor condition

fuel lines very rusty

noises from engine

slight movement at steering column

Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,223 miles

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

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

aadvise front wipers deteriorated but still clear enough of the windscreen to provide an adequate view of the road ahead

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,330 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 45,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,581 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,138 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 36,000 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Engine management warning light on.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 31,478 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,955 miles

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

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

advise brake pad warning sensors faulty.

Fail 9 Dec 2006 26,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 NMK is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NMK, 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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What year was KS53 NMK registered?

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

Is KS53 NMK safe to buy?

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