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YX03 PZT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,248 mi
Last recorded149,248 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 PZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 149,248 miles

Central Rear brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear wheel arches badly corroded but not yet holed

fuel tank breather pipe badly corroded and holed

n/s/f shock absorber weak

both rear shock absorbers very weak and rebounding

Fail 12 Jun 2018 149,247 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at o/s/f h block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont unwind (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking metal pipe at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear wheel arches badly corroded but not yet holed

fuel tank breather pipe badly corroded and holed

n/s/f shock absorber weak

both rear shock absorbers very weak and rebounding

Pass 22 May 2017 138,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 138,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at o/s/f joint area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear accessory step mounting bracket badly corroded and weakened

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes badly corroded

oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2016 127,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

fuel pipes badly corroded

oil leaks

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at o/s/f joint area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear accessory step mounting bracket badly corroded and weakened

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,864 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both side stepes support corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 104,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both side stepes support corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 95,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 86,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,844 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,731 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,495 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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YX03 PZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX03 PZT, 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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YX03 PZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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