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YC03 BDV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,182 mi
Last recorded111,182 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/r tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 111,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/r tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,073 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,905 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 25,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

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

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