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MM03 YYH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,128 mi
Last recorded111,128 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 YYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,128 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 111,127 miles

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,858 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 105,837 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,916 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,915 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,553 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,444 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,119 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)

rear discs badly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,087 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters show signs of perishing but not leaking.

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)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pads low

Slight play in offside sterring rack.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,086 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 54,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,890 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON!

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON!

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,337 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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MM03 YYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM03 YYH, 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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MM03 YYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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