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DA02 EAO

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,319 mi
Last recorded145,319 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 EAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 145,319 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe mount to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank outer cover corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bump stop corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 142,944 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 135,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 134,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,407 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 132,368 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear in clip marked with chalk (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking Front to rear in clip (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2016 127,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 125,848 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,506 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 117,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 115,688 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2011 111,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Fail 7 Jun 2011 111,566 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 11 Jun 2010 108,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 104,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 99,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 93,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 85,010 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 84,976 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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DA02 EAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 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 DA02 EAO, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA02 EAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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