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DE02 FXF

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 100,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,793 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Apr 2011 93,791 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)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,226 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,222 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,617 miles

offside front, nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2009 74,604 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front, nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,673 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,943 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,963 miles

slight up & down lift at steering wheel

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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DE02 FXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE02 FXF, 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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What year was DE02 FXF registered?

DE02 FXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is DE02 FXF safe to buy?

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