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FV52 FZZ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,435 mi
Last recorded123,435 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 123,435 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,866 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,380 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 116,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,445 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 111,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,057 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 86,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,761 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 84,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,640 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 61,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,535 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 45,535 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FV52 FZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV52 FZZ, 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 FV52 FZZ registered?

FV52 FZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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