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EJ53 YRT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,669 mi
Last recorded113,669 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 111,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage Top mount bushes slightly deteriortaed (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,041 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 107,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

deterioration to outer CV gaiters

Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,988 miles

advise interior mirror missing

advise judder from brakes on road test

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osr upper control arm bushes starting to displace

advise play in rear drop links

advise play in steering rack

advise slight play front suspension bushes

advise slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2012 87,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

advise interior mirror missing

advise judder from brakes on road test

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osr upper control arm bushes starting to displace

advise play in rear drop links

advise play in steering rack

advise slight play front suspension bushes

advise slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,236 miles

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

centre mirror missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,643 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 47,546 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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EJ53 YRT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ53 YRT, 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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EJ53 YRT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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