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FJ52 CCU

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 CCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 118,171 miles

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 138,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,651 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 131,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2016

Advise surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle but is not holed at this time

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy edge wear but is acceptable at this time

Offside Front Advise 2 X inner wing brake pipes have surace corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing pipe corroded and thin (3.6.B.2c)

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

Advise surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle but is not holed at this time

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy edge wear but is acceptable at this time

Offside Front Advise 2 X inner wing brake pipes have surace corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,428 miles

Advise Centre exhaust box has a slight blow but is acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes

Nearside Front Advise slight edge wear to tyre

Nearside Front Lower Advise play in Ball joint

Offside Front Advise Anti-roll-bar close to shock absorber but is acceptable.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise Centre exhaust box has a slight blow but is acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes

Nearside Front Advise slight edge wear to tyre

Nearside Front Lower Advise play in Ball joint

Offside Front Advise Anti-roll-bar close to shock absorber but is acceptable.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 121,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 121,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Adviuse N/S/R Tyre is worn low.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,179 miles

Advise O/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise Stone chips in windscreen.

Advise slight play in N/S/F Wheel bearing.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 113,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Advise O/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise Stone chips in windscreen.

Advise slight play in N/S/F Wheel bearing.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,307 miles

Advise Clutch fluid reservoir below minimum level but is acceptable.

Advise N/S/R And O/S/R Tyres are worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and are only just acceptable at this time.

Advise O/S/F Headlamp aim on lower limit.

Advise Play in Top steering bush is just acceptable.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise child seat fitted O/S/R.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 103,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise Clutch fluid reservoir below minimum level but is acceptable.

Advise N/S/R And O/S/R Tyres are worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and are only just acceptable at this time.

Advise O/S/F Headlamp aim on lower limit.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise child seat fitted O/S/R.

Advise corrosion to N/S/R Brake pipe over rear axle to cylinder is only just aceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,391 miles

Advise Both front headlamp aims on the lower limit.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable at this time.

Advise clutch fluid low.

Advise fron wiper blades are slightly split.

Advise play in top steering column bush is only just acceptable.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,994 miles

slight play in steering colum

Fail 30 Sep 2010 87,994 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering colum

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,955 miles

Advise slight up and down movement in steering column.

Advise stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,950 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Advise slight up and down movement in steering column.

Advise stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,172 miles

Advise N/S/F Washer not working but is acceptable.

Advise O/S Main brake pipe over rear axle only just acceptable.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 68,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise N/S/F Washer not working but is acceptable.

Advise O/S Main brake pipe over rear axle only just acceptable.

Advise P/S/R Tyre just acceptable.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 56,600 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,600 miles

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

advise brake p[ipe from valve to flex

advise nail intyre o/s/r

advise o/s/f tie bar link o/s/f

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ52 CCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FJ52 CCU, 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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FJ52 CCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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