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FL52 BGK

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,503 mi
Last recorded64,503 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 BGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,468 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BROKEN AT CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST BROKEN AND INSECURE AT CENTRE SECTION (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,531 miles

FRONT REG PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,347 miles

CORROSION APPARENT ON ALL METAL UNDER VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCLUDING BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION SHOWING ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

N/S/F BRAKE PADS POSSIBLY GETTING LOW - UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY WITH WHEELS IN PLACE

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,266 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,608 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 46,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 39,194 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,194 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,893 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,893 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,898 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 21,848 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,235 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,466 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,270 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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FL52 BGK is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FL52 BGK, 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 FL52 BGK registered?

FL52 BGK is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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