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YC03 BFX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,617 mi
Last recorded81,617 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 81,617 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 80,157 miles

All Tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2015 76,086 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 76,059 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,773 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all rear including front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 70,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,190 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,110 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 BFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC03 BFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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