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AM03 YBZ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,698 miles

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

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

Passengers mirror glass damaged.

Rear antirollbar "D" bushes worn.

Undertrays fitted & present at test.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 91,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Passengers mirror glass damaged.

Rear antirollbar "D" bushes worn.

Undertrays fitted & present at test.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,072 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,081 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,935 miles

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 rusty and weak at mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,634 miles

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

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

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

slight knock in steering

Fail 22 Mar 2011 47,634 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

slight knock in steering

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,037 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,037 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,483 miles

rear brake pipes going in to rear load valve starting to corrode

slight knock in off side steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,233 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 23,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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AM03 YBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AM03 YBZ, 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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AM03 YBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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