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FC02 EDJ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,348 mi
Last recorded166,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 166,348 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 161,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 156,890 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all approaching limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016
Pass 6 Jul 2015 145,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,577 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 133,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 118,656 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 118,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 93,125 miles

offside headlamp set on lower limit

Fail 3 May 2007 93,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 May 2006 85,031 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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FC02 EDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FC02 EDJ, 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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FC02 EDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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