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ET51 FZO

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 FZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 62,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front/ offside front and nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a small cut. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER DOOR C PILLER AREA CORRDED (NOT GONE THROUGH YET) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle showing sign of corrosion to suspension components/chassis/sills and nearside and offside side step supports heavily corroded.

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front and offside front wheel bearing has slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 62,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front/ offside front and nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a small cut. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER DOOR C PILLER AREA CORRDED (NOT GONE THROUGH YET) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle showing sign of corrosion to suspension components/chassis/sills and nearside and offside side step supports heavily corroded.

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front and offside front wheel bearing has slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,430 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside and offside side step supports heavily corroded but not become detached yet

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

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

Offside reversing light not working

Parking brake light stays on dash indicates a fault

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER DOOR C PILLER CORRDED (NOT GONE THROUGH YET) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle showing sign of corrision to suspension components/chassis and sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 60,430 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside and offside side step supports heavily corroded but not become detached yet

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

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

Offside reversing light not working

Parking brake light stays on dash indicates a fault

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER DOOR C PILLER CORRDED (NOT GONE THROUGH YET) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Front and rear all four tyre low on pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle showing sign of corrision to suspension components/chassis and sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 56,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brakes cannot be seen clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brakes cannot be seen clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

side step supports both sides are corroded and almost broken

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,840 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,729 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s zone (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished and leaking grease

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished and leaking grease

Fail 9 Oct 2019 50,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 47,956 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,203 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,918 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,744 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,744 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,469 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 34,469 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,853 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,555 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 15,992 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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ET51 FZO is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET51 FZO, 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 ET51 FZO registered?

ET51 FZO is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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