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YDZ 9481

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,101 mi
Last recorded148,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 9481
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 148,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 135,572 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 135,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,420 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 87,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 76,081 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,228 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 55,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,353 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 40,353 miles

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

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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YDZ 9481 is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDZ 9481, 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 YDZ 9481 registered?

YDZ 9481 is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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