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EJ51 XZY

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,326 mi
Last recorded125,326 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 125,326 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 125,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 124,896 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,201 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 118,201 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 108,285 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 108,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,210 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,349 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 65,891 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 65,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 54,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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EJ51 XZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 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 EJ51 XZY, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ51 XZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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