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YS03 VBK

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,253 mi
Last recorded109,253 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 101,605 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 101,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,555 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 bushes along rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes all the way from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 91,357 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

malfunction indicator light on

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,027 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,985 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUM

UNDER COVERS

WATER LEAK FROM EXSPANSION TANK

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,400 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT BLUE ON MIDDLE BOX

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,532 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,650 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,542 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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YS03 VBK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBK, 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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YS03 VBK is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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