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ET51 YHK

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,484 mi
Last recorded81,484 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 YHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,484 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unknown knock from steering box

Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2025 76,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021
Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,708 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 108,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,346 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 93,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,345 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 90,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,803 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,318 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,191 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 77,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,357 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 74,357 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 68,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 59,367 miles

n/s/r back plate oil contaminated

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 YHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK registered?

ET51 YHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is ET51 YHK safe to buy?

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