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FY53 YWG

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,659 mi
Last recorded98,659 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 98,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,519 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,231 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,180 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 97,171 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,283 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 80,277 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,652 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 76,652 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,332 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,332 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,065 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,954 miles

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?

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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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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