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YC03 BFK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 BFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,347 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n.s.f and o.s.f outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding

no rear seat belts fitted and no rear seats fitted

rear brake ferrule corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 103,347 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n.s.f and o.s.f (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing n.s.r and o.s.r (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n.s.f and o.s.f outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,248 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing lower bottom corroded/panel over sill panel. (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 100,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault intermittent (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing lower bottom corroded/panel over sill panel. (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust broken/flange (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure rear cooler and piping/corroded mount/insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,044 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside side step frame tube corroded.

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,285 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 79,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,027 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 63,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 54,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,900 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 30 Mar 2007 27,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,463 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 BFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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