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YH53 YCL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,980 mi
Last recorded178,980 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 178,980 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 173,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 153,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 125,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2007 125,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 125,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 117,128 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

YH53 YCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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