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GF04 XSL

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 XSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 140,799 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,941 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 139,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 137,942 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2019 137,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear of sill door step areas

Various metal brake pipes have general corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 136,646 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 136,633 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour water in lamp (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle o/son chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam lamp damaged ,water in lamp (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,734 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 109,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,082 miles

corrosion to the brake pipes on the offside inner wing

dampness around the stearing coupling box

stone chip to the offside headlamp glass

the nearside rear seat belt cannot be checked due to child seat fitment

tow bar lower electrical plug corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,517 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 80,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 72,429 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 44,194 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 43,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2007 27,654 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,497 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 26,082 miles

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

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

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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GF04 XSL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GF04 XSL, 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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GF04 XSL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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