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YT03 CWE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,350 mi
Last recorded42,350 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 CWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Minor ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 42,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Minor ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion All of it (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,187 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting worn

Fail 1 May 2013 34,187 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,476 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,131 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,090 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Recommend suspension components replaced in axle pairs(anti-roll bar linkages)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,433 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YT03 CWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT03 CWE, 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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YT03 CWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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