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FY04 EAM

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,144 mi
Last recorded91,144 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 EAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,144 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 91,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 84,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,493 miles

both front indicators starting to show white

both rear anti-roll bar bushes have play

both rear anti-roll bar link arm bushes have play

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f brake pipes rusting

o/s/f outer c.v boot perished

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

rear brake pipe from flexi to compensator rusting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,626 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,696 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,291 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,872 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges(2.5mm).close to legal limit.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

large engine undershield fitted

rear brake pads low , not below minimum thickness

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

slight separation to offside rear upper stabilizer arm,no excess play

Fail 28 Feb 2009 53,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges(2.5mm).close to legal limit.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

large engine undershield fitted

rear brake pads low , not below minimum thickness

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

slight separation to offside rear upper stabilizer arm,no excess play

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FY04 EAM is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 FY04 EAM, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY04 EAM is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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