MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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NS and OS rear wheel arch areas
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Both rear wheel arches corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
NS and OS rear wheel arch corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Disc back plate corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Axle bump stop missing
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Disc back plate corroded
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Axle bump stop missing
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Disc back plate corroded
Front number plate damaged
Nearside washer weak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle /rear (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle starting to corrode
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pads look low
n/s/r tyre 1.8mm!
o/s/r tyre 2mm
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pads look low
n/s/r tyre 1.8mm!
o/s/r tyre 2mm
front wipers poor
o/s/f c.v boot starting too crack
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV52 PHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 FV52 PHJ, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FV52 PHJ registered?
FV52 PHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2003.
Is FV52 PHJ safe to buy?
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