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YC03 BFL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,451 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,803 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 116,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 115,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 109,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,529 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 88,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,509 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

n/s/f drop link slight play

slight chip on screen

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,509 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes coated in grease

n/s/f drop link slight play

slight chip on screen

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,262 miles

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

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

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

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

offsiude side repeater lens missing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,329 miles

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

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

offside side repeter cover missing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

offside side repeter cover missing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,526 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

cover missing on offside side repeter

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,139 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,649 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,244 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,784 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,739 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 BFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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