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DY03 BTX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,302 mi
Last recorded111,302 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 111,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill starting to corrode

underbody covered in sealant

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,970 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension stop mount corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fully covered in under seal

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,951 miles

both sill steps corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,964 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 2 Mar 2015 84,961 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 7 Mar 2014 83,023 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,565 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 79,565 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,937 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs are quite worn

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play detected in the steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2008 60,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

front discs are quite worn

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,308 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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DY03 BTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DY03 BTX, 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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What year was DY03 BTX registered?

DY03 BTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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