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YC03 AZV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,252 mi
Last recorded97,252 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 AZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,252 miles

Fuel tank cover corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,080 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 80,047 miles

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))

Advise engine covers fitted

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,977 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,854 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 68,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise new n/s/f wiper blade fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,645 miles

advise new n/s/f wiper blade fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,384 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 62,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

play in both front bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,368 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,890 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 44,622 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,622 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 37,929 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,420 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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YC03 AZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC03 AZV, 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 AZV registered?

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

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