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FT02 CWA

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,646 mi
Last recorded127,646 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 CWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 127,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side general corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2022 127,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all corroding (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml light on

under side general corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,836 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underside

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,836 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underside

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,182 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,967 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,535 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,200 miles

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

Nsf brake is binding but not to excess.

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,275 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 72,880 miles

Both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing.

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting and link bushes.

Fail 19 May 2009 72,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing.

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting and link bushes.

Pass 21 May 2008 64,473 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 64,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 56,268 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths 2.5mm.

Fail 21 May 2007 56,261 miles

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)

Both rear tyre tread depths 2.5mm.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 41,702 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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FT02 CWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT02 CWA, 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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FT02 CWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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