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YC03 BHA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,864 mi
Last recorded98,864 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,235 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,934 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 91,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,447 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 86,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,352 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 76,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 70,215 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,109 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 64,012 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,928 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,612 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,507 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scored on their inner faces

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing close to legal tread depth limit due to inner edges wearing

screw removed from n/s/r tyre - not punctured

Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,747 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 13,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Sump plug leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,059 miles

Oil leak

Sump plug leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,707 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 BHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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