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PK03 MYY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,973 mi
Last recorded173,973 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 MYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 173,973 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre of main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust temp repair carried out

slight play noted to offside of steering rack

some corrosion noted to centre of fuel lines

Fail 19 Dec 2016 173,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre of main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play noted to offside of steering rack

some corrosion noted to centre of fuel lines

Pass 25 Nov 2015 171,946 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn below limit on edges but STEP tread

osr tyre close to limit at centre

slight play noted to front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Nov 2015 171,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded end of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf and osf tyres worn below limit on edges but STEP tread

osr tyre close to limit at centre

slight play noted to front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Nov 2014 162,310 miles

corrosion noted to rear axle brake pipe to comp valve

Fail 27 Nov 2014 162,310 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion noted to rear axle brake pipe to comp valve

Pass 21 Nov 2013 147,698 miles

corrosion noted to to main and osf brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2012 136,593 miles

some corrosion noted to rear of main brake pipes top of chassis area

Pass 22 Nov 2011 123,169 miles

corrosion noted to main and nsf brake pipes

play noted to nsf and osf anti roll bar drop links

Fail 21 Nov 2011 123,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

corrosion noted to main and nsf brake pipes

play noted to nsf and osf anti roll bar drop links

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,091 miles

some surface corrosion noted to upper main steel brake pipe nearside front brake pipe and ends of offside brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2009 91,706 miles

play noted to nsf wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,543 miles

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

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2009 82,543 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2008 67,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 42,908 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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PK03 MYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK03 MYY, 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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PK03 MYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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