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YC03 AYZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,944 mi
Last recorded102,944 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 AYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,944 miles

Nearside Front cv boot weaping

Nearside Rear brake check

back pannel corroded holed

Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,075 miles

both front tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jun 2020 98,072 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2019 95,242 miles

aux belt cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 May 2019 95,227 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf mounting area corroded on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

aux belt cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2018 92,918 miles

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

chassis corroded

exhaust corroding

front indicators discolourded

front to rear brake pipe corroding

ns and os rear brake pipe corroding

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf cv boot deteriorating

oil leak

osf body mounting corroding

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

under cover loose

Fail 11 May 2018 92,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe - load valve to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

chassis corroded

exhaust corroding

front indicators discolourded

front to rear brake pipe corroding

ns and os rear brake pipe corroding

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf cv boot deteriorating

oil leak

osf body mounting corroding

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

under cover loose

Pass 10 May 2017 89,565 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi pipes corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front seat pad loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from load sensor to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

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

brake pipes coated

brake pipes coated

Fail 3 May 2017 89,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis/gearbox crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi pipes corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on inside of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat pad loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from load sensor to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

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

brake pipes coated

brake pipes coated

Pass 12 May 2016 86,815 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 86,811 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 83,130 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 83,130 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 73,302 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,398 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 35,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 AYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black 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 YC03 AYZ, 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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YC03 AYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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