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YX53 PJO

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 116,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 133,279 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 133,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 126,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 111,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,313 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,034 miles

offside and nearside rear antiroll bar rubbers have wear

offside rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

offside rear seatbelt has slight damage to webbing

rear centre lap belt has slight damage to webbing

Fail 1 Sep 2014 94,034 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside rear antiroll bar rubbers have wear

offside rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

offside rear seatbelt has slight damage to webbing

rear centre lap belt has slight damage to webbing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and neaside side sill steps have excessive corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,262 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and neaside side sill steps have excessive corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,193 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,576 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,779 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,765 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 45,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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YX53 PJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YX53 PJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 PJO registered?

YX53 PJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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