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YD03 HDH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,322 mi
Last recorded114,322 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 HDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,322 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear floor corroded and holed behind rear bumper not structal

Fail 16 Jun 2016 114,318 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

rear floor corroded and holed behind rear bumper not structal

Pass 26 Aug 2015 108,839 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear boot floor coroded and holed but not whithin 30cm of any load bearing member

Fail 13 Aug 2015 108,839 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear boot floor coroded and holed but not whithin 30cm of any load bearing member

Fail 13 Mar 2015 108,760 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,329 miles

centre silencer has loose baffles within but not blowing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 99,323 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

centre silencer has loose baffles within but not blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,063 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,063 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,812 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 58,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,638 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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YD03 HDH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YD03 HDH, 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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YD03 HDH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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