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YC03 BFE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,860 mi
Last recorded103,860 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 103,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 98,467 miles

centre brake pipes secure but very un tidy

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear anti roll bar bush has slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

nearside windscreen is cracked but not within the swept area but may travel in to it, strong advise for the screen to be replaced

offside front brake pipes heavily greased

rear axle brake pipes stareting to corrode

slightly play in steering column top bearing but not considered excessive at the time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 73,885 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 58,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 49,300 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 BFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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