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FM02 MVF

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,071 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

Fail 3 Mar 2017 83,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front nail in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,268 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 65,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 57,888 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,071 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,565 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2008 20,571 miles

All tyres 2mm at lowest point

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,188 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 12,188 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

slight play in steering rack

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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FM02 MVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM02 MVF, 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 FM02 MVF registered?

FM02 MVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FM02 MVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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