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YE53 UKL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,939 mi
Last recorded77,939 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 UKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY TURNING TO RUST REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Fail 17 Feb 2014 77,939 miles

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

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY TURNING TO RUST REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Fail 11 Feb 2014 77,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,120 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL

Fail 8 Mar 2013 74,120 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 67,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,796 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,941 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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YE53 UKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE53 UKL, 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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YE53 UKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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