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KY53 YGL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,040 mi
Last recorded52,040 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 52,040 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Slight leak from rear diff

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Dec 2024 52,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight leak from rear diff

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Dec 2023 51,326 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Diff has slight leak

Pass 25 Nov 2022 50,770 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,995 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 47,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,061 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,184 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,179 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 36,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,730 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,250 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,926 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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KY53 YGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY53 YGL, 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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KY53 YGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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