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DX52 APV

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,728 mi
Last recorded52,728 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 APV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes - all (1.1.11 (c))

Entire underside of vehicle and underbody components have been heavily undersealed making thorough inspection difficult

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side step mounting brackets heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side step mounting brackets heavily corroded

Wipers don't park automatically

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,539 miles

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

Entire underside of vehicle covered in underseal

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 51,538 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe connection on chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Entire underside of vehicle covered in underseal

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,363 miles

both rear step brackets corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 49,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

both rear step brackets corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,660 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,185 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,442 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,176 miles

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 4 Aug 2010 33,899 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,609 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,607 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,377 miles

n/s/r parking brake reading lower than o/s suggest strip down to check

Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,463 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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DX52 APV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DX52 APV, 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 DX52 APV registered?

DX52 APV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DX52 APV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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