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YS03 OFJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,214 mi
Last recorded68,214 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 OFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,028 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

rear suspension corroded

vehicle chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis bracket excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

rear suspension corroded

vehicle chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 42,637 miles

Central diesel tank mounting slight corrosion.

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

Fail 3 May 2017 42,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sencing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central diesel tank mounting slight corrosion.

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

Pass 10 May 2016 31,882 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 31,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 20,935 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 10,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 672 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 652 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 45,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 36,086 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 36,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side and off side steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,048 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,958 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 14,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YS03 OFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS03 OFJ, 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 YS03 OFJ registered?

YS03 OFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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