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MM03 YYR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,150 mi
Last recorded135,150 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 YYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 135,150 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 135,150 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,165 miles

Underside corrosion on various components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 125,451 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Engine management light on dash

Oil leak ()

Underside corrosion on various components

Fail 17 Nov 2017 125,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake warning light on dash

Engine management light on dash

Oil leak ()

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 123,075 miles

EML light on dash

Fail 18 Nov 2016 123,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML light on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2015 119,049 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 118,988 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 114,657 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 111,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 107,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 107,481 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 90,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 80,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 72,813 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 72,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,259 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,233 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)

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 YYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YYR, 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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What year was MM03 YYR registered?

MM03 YYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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