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YP03 YKJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,187 mi
Last recorded98,187 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,804 miles

both front outer c.v boots are cracking

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

general under body surface corrosion

some play in the top steering column bush

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2017 97,783 miles

Emissions not tested could not insert exhaust probe (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s main pipes - front - middle and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front outer c.v boots are cracking

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

general under body surface corrosion

some play in the top steering column bush

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,512 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked showing white light

slight play in upper steering collum

slight wear to the outer edge of the n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

crack in lower n/s of windscreen

crack in n/s/f fog lamp

some play in steering column/mount.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 81,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

crack in lower n/s of windscreen

crack in n/s/f fog lamp

some play in steering column/mount.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,185 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake warning light flicks on when footbrake is pumped a few times(fluid level ok)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 73,308 miles

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

brake fluid below max mark

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,308 miles

brake fluid below max mark

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some play in top steering colum bush but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,118 miles

o/s/r foot brake performance not as good as n/s/r but has passed

slight grab from all brakes when footbrake is applied

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,950 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 53,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 47,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,401 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 39,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,401 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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YP03 YKJ 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 61.9%.

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 YP03 YKJ, 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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YP03 YKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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