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FH02 TEV

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,936 mi
Last recorded25,936 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 TEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 25,936 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 25,203 miles

Both side steps are heavily corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 24,628 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 24,124 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,924 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 23,920 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 23,563 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 23,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Fail 24 Jun 2020 23,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,557 miles

Offside Front Brake pads worn

Rear Rear exhaust flange joint heavily corroded

Under tray fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,537 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,363 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 20,363 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,625 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Exhaust centre silencer & join corroded

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

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

front (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) perished

rear (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front (both) Tyre(s) are perishing

rear (both) Tyre(s) are perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 16,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front (both) Tyre(s) are perishing

rear (both) Tyre(s) are perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 11,718 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,582 miles

Coolant tanl low.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,043 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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FH02 TEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH02 TEV, 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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FH02 TEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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