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YC03 BFJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,115 mi
Last recorded110,115 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 110,115 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,462 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,810 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,671 miles

Oil leak ()

general surface corossion to chassis

rear bumper metal panel corroded and holed

Fail 6 Jan 2017 100,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

general surface corossion to chassis

rear bumper metal panel corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,400 miles

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

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

Rear bumper metal panel corroded and holed

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,646 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,925 miles

BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE FOULING ON STEERING ARMS AND ALMOST RUBBED THROUGH ****

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 81,920 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE FOULING ON STEERING ARMS AND ALMOST RUBBED THROUGH ****

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,657 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 75,636 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,563 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs are corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,230 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 52,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,133 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 BFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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