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YC03 BBJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,817 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear sill step mounts in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2017 77,817 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear back plate wet

nearside rear sill step mounts in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,742 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,742 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Oct 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bull bar insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2015

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bull bar insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,732 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 56,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

shield missing from nearside rear disc

slight oil leak from both rear hubs

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,655 miles

front fog light damaged

shield missing from nearside rear brake disc

slight oil leak from both rear hubs

Fail 16 Oct 2012 47,655 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front fog light damaged

shield missing from nearside rear brake disc

slight oil leak from both rear hubs

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,245 miles

n/s rear brake backplate missing

Fail 28 Oct 2010 37,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,940 miles

all four brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,281 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 BBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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