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YC03 WXY

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,528 mi
Last recorded128,528 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 WXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 128,528 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 128,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,716 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 116,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,323 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 103,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,083 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,150 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,276 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,613 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 54,613 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 May 2007 54,602 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 44,059 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 WXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXY, 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 WXY registered?

YC03 WXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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