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YC03 BXW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 BXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undeside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,052 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,930 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 124,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 102,626 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear brake discs are corroding

very rear cross member is corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear brake discs are corroding

very rear cross member is corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,102 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corosion on fuel tank and pipes

noise from rear hubs

Fail 20 Nov 2012 92,221 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corosion on fuel tank and pipes

noise from rear hubs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,118 miles

exhaust system corroded in places from front to rear

rear brake discs corroded and pitted - causing slight brake judder.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 90,987 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

exhaust system corroded in places from front to rear

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2010 90,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

exhaust system corroded in places from front to rear

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 90,098 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 89,826 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 88,342 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,635 miles

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

light rusting to rear brake discs .

slight play detected at offside front wheel .

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 BXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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