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BF53 YPY

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 99,120 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,591 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,066 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 82,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,491 miles

LIGHT CORROSION UNDER SIDE

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

LIGHT CORROSION UNDER SIDE

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,404 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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BF53 YPY is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 BF53 YPY, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF53 YPY registered?

BF53 YPY is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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