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YT53 NLM

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 120,170 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,781 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 100,781 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,740 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,517 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,295 miles

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

needs tracking

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,022 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,274 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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YT53 NLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YT53 NLM, 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 YT53 NLM registered?

YT53 NLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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