MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded under driver seat (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Body component insecure step excessive corrosion and insecure has a cable tie but not secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step front mounting excessive corrosion likly to break and cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper support / rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under drivers seat (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
brake and fuel lines corroded
numerous areas of corrosion including components
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Eng. man. light on
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear exhaust section loose
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (5.2.6)
all fuel pipes corroded
eml light on
nearside rear tyre slight wear inner shoulder
under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel pipe corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust heat shield rattling
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
brake pads wearing thin
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY54 YJW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 FY54 YJW, 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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FY54 YJW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 October 2004.
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