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LJ13 YEK

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,821 mi
Last recorded117,821 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 YEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 117,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 117,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 106,916 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,229 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,229 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2019 92,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper poor condition

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,183 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

front registration plate is cracked

rear registration plate is deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2018 73,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre outer sidewall

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

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

both rear tyres beginning to perish and crack

front registration plate is cracked

rear registration plate is deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear trailing arm bushes are wearing and beginning to split

coverings fitted on front and rear lamps reducing the light output slightly

slight engine oil leak

small crack in front number plate and plate is slightly insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2017 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear trailing arm bushes are wearing and beginning to split

coverings fitted on front and rear lamps reducing the light output slightly

slight engine oil leak

small crack in front number plate and plate is slightly insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,943 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 and has 2 nails in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 38,911 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 and has 2 nails in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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LJ13 YEK is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ13 YEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ13 YEK is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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