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KF51 FEJ

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,909 mi
Last recorded105,909 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 FEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 105,909 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel Leak (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Flexi Worn

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Both Side Wheel Arch Corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,116 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 104,162 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Fail 8 Aug 2024 104,162 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,806 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower fuel leak slightly from tank

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Fail 17 Aug 2023 103,806 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower fuel leak slightly from tank

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,016 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body covered with under seal all over

Fail 17 Aug 2022 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,516 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 102,504 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front small split in outer cvboot

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,689 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 101,689 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 100,120 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 100,120 miles

Central Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch / inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 98,555 miles

advise both side steps brackets corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 98,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step to arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step to arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise both side steps brackets corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 96,904 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 96,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cut and cracking 245/70/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 94,703 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 94,700 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front cv boot cracking

rear crossmember corroded

steering column top bearing slightly worn

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2012 82,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks but not showing ply

offside rear tyre has deep cracks but not showing ply

rear crossmember coroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

nearside front cv boot cracking

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 77,630 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

wiper split

Fail 9 Dec 2011 77,630 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,974 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,227 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 67,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advise centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,774 miles

n/s/f outer tyre edge wearing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 63,782 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 52,611 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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KF51 FEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 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 KF51 FEJ, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KF51 FEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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