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YC03 BHP

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged above rear axle (7.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,541 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,200 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE AN D NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,200 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,546 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,804 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 46,615 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,797 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,762 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 BHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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