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YH53 TYT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,530 mi
Last recorded145,530 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 145,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 136,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 136,750 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 124,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 109,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 95,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,925 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 91,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,416 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,384 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2013 87,384 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 83,849 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes corroded offside

Fail 16 Jan 2012 83,849 miles

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

2x front to rear brake pipes corroded offside

Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,246 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 79,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,434 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 69,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,618 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,796 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 35,796 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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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YH53 TYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH53 TYT, 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 YH53 TYT registered?

YH53 TYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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