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FY54 YJX

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,652 mi
Last recorded62,652 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 YJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 62,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

nsf tyre low on inner edge

nsr brake pipe has been sprayed,obscuring view strongly advise replacement

Fail 2 May 2014 62,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 54,347 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight play at steering wheel slide and tilt

Fail 8 May 2013 54,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight play at steering wheel slide and tilt

Pass 9 May 2012 48,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mid exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mid exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Pass 9 Apr 2011 43,696 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 43,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs are poor

Pass 5 Apr 2010 38,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,086 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 33,973 miles

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

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,134 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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FY54 YJX is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FY54 YJX, 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 YJX is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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