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YC03 BGF

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,807 mi
Last recorded113,807 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front upper wish bone becoming corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air bag light does not light light

chassi becoming corroded

engine management light does not light up

exhaust is becoming corroded

fuel tank becoming corroded

play In steering rack

play in steering wheel becoming excessive

sills becoming corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 113,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front upper wish bone becoming corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air bag light does not light light

chassi becoming corroded

engine management light does not light up

exhaust is becoming corroded

fuel tank becoming corroded

play In steering rack

play in steering wheel becoming excessive

sills becoming corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 108,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 83,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,565 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,565 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,075 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

off side front tyre worn on inner edge to limit

spanner light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,080 miles

air bag light on

off side front tyre worn on inner edge to limit

spanner light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,960 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/r brake pad looks low

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,312 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,802 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,717 miles

advise off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,127 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 46,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,308 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 BGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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