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OY03 YHJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

124,805 mi
Last recorded124,805 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 YHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 124,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 117,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,918 miles

Offside Front tyre 2mm on inner edge.

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

Fail 31 May 2016 74,918 miles

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 Front tyre 2mm on inner edge.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,028 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,388 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)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,970 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,985 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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OY03 YHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OY03 YHJ, 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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OY03 YHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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