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YF03 EBA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,869 mi
Last recorded127,869 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 EBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 127,869 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 127,868 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 122,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 118,953 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel knob fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 118,950 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel knob fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,384 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 112,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 104,307 miles

offside front shock absorber has little or no damping

nearside front shock has no damping

Fail 19 Oct 2013 104,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front shock absorber has little or no damping

nearside front shock has no damping

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2012 92,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

brake imbalance on rear brakes

play in steering column

rear discs badly pitted

Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

brake imbalance on rear brakes

handbrake cable slack and long travel

play in steering column

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,154 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 74,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 66,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 55,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,547 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 36,446 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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YF03 EBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF03 EBA, 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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YF03 EBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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