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YC03 BBU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,399 mi
Last recorded96,399 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d ring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill is slightly soft ok at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 18 Jan 2021 96,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d ring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill is slightly soft ok at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,780 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear antiroll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,170 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 68,167 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over-heated (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine block area ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,526 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,180 miles

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 20 Feb 2014 53,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,965 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,132 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,344 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 BBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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