MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,659 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel tank cradle corroded/holes
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear flexi to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear on o/s chassis and near load sensor (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear on o/s chassis and near load sensor (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer holed (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres close to limit
Front tyres close to limit
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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FY53 YWG 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 FY53 YWG, 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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FY53 YWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 2003.
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