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CN03 YBM

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,071 mi
Last recorded137,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2017 137,071 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 130,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,792 miles

both front shocks

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 105,224 miles

brake pipes corroded on the rear

corrosion underneath

Fail 12 Feb 2013 105,224 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded on the rear

corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,314 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 86,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 18 Feb 2009 67,361 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 58,913 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 51,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,169 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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CN03 YBM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CN03 YBM, 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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CN03 YBM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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