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RV03 YHL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,758 mi
Last recorded143,758 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 YHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 143,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 134,881 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 126,771 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 126,771 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 118,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,200 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,008 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,018 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,953 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,953 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,095 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,341 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,341 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight knock from steering rack

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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RV03 YHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RV03 YHL, 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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RV03 YHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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