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FP51 YMR

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,632 mi
Last recorded114,632 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 114,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

front lower arms very corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Outer osr sill covered

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 113,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Outer osr sill covered

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

exhaust system very corroded

hole in os rear outer sill

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 110,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system very corroded

hole in os rear outer sill

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 107,469 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

hole in os rear outer sill

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,401 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

front tyres cracking

hole in os rear outer sill

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,874 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

nsf tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

nsr tyre worn very low on inside edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 87,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 83,084 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 83,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,761 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 64,758 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,007 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 50,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,651 miles

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

horn deteriorating

slight play in steering coloumn adjustment braket

Fail 9 Jan 2012 40,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

horn deteriorating

slight play in steering coloumn adjustment braket

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,073 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 30,073 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,853 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 19,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

front number plate damage

Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,657 miles

slight knock in rack o/s

Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,770 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 12,770 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FP51 YMR is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP51 YMR, 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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FP51 YMR is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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