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GV54 DAU

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,396 mi
Last recorded21,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering column

Fail 18 Jan 2021 21,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load valve to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Jan 2020 20,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Jan 2019 20,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 19,219 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on tread

one brake pipe on rear of vehicle to load valve slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 18,649 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,973 miles

offside front tyre is worn bald to the inner tread area

Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,680 miles

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

movement in upper steering colome requires further investigation

slight movement in off steering rack inner joint

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,297 miles

off side front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,060 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 13,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jan 2010 11,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,065 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 8,799 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 8,799 miles

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

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

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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GV54 DAU is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV54 DAU, 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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What year was GV54 DAU registered?

GV54 DAU is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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