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YS53 ASU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,340 mi
Last recorded60,340 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 ASU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 60,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,080 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,540 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,540 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,322 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,536 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,047 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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YS53 ASU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YS53 ASU, 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 YS53 ASU registered?

YS53 ASU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 ASU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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