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YY03 YMS

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,628 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,298 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 71,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,766 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,766 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,721 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 58,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 40,743 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,328 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension soft and just clearence from both front bump stops

Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,318 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension soft and just clearence from both front bump stops

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,561 miles

crack in zone b

Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,353 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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YY03 YMS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY03 YMS, 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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What year was YY03 YMS registered?

YY03 YMS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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