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YC03 BDX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,185 mi
Last recorded71,185 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 70,536 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,671 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 67,671 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 64,729 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,728 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,628 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,900 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,015 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,107 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,959 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 BDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

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

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