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GU52 DLX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,944 mi
Last recorded26,944 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 DLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 26,944 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 26,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 26,332 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 26,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 25,180 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 25,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has became detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 23,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 22,434 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 22,434 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,225 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 21,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 20,747 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 20,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 19,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,382 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 17,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,993 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,321 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 15,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,555 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 10,242 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small stepping on inner edge of tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,730 miles

slight play in steering rack ends.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 5,294 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

washers+wipers in poor condition

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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GU52 DLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 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 GU52 DLX, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU52 DLX registered?

GU52 DLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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