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FL52 TCX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,415 mi
Last recorded125,415 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,415 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 125,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,446 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 121,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,022 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes sliughtly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,100 miles

both rear tyre tread depths are 3mm (min limit 1.6mm)

the o/s/f fog light lens is cracked but complete

the rear seat head restraints are missing

the rear wiper blade is faulty

there is slight play in the rear suspension antiroll bar link arm

there is various underbody and component corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2011 93,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

the exhaust centre/rear joint is leaking slightly and the exhaust is touching metal under load

the n/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths are 3mm (min limit 1.6mm)

the o/s headlamp aim is slightly low but within the limits

the o/s/f fog light lens is cracked but complete

the rear seat head restraints are missing

the rear wiper blade is faulty

there is slight play in both front wheel bearings

there is slight play in the rear suspension antiroll bar link arm

there is various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,938 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 84,938 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,474 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,647 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 TCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL52 TCX, 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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FL52 TCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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