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YC03 AYF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 AYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,775 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 104,700 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped both (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped both (3.6.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,769 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 97,743 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,118 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,118 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,076 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,322 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low in the centre of the tread

Fail 28 Oct 2014 84,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 7,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 77,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,194 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 59,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,805 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,983 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,072 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 44,072 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,262 miles

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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YC03 AYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YC03 AYF, 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 YC03 AYF registered?

YC03 AYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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