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LS02 XSM

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,412 mi
Last recorded46,412 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 XSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,412 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 46,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,062 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mount corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner side wall perished & cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2015 31,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

offside rear tyre inner side wall perished & cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,038 miles

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

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

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

head light washers not working

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,611 miles

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

coolant level low

hand brake lever stiff

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 25 Jan 2013 18,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant level low

hand brake lever stiff

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,427 miles

1/wiperblades noisey

2/headlight washers not working

3/slight engine oil leak

4/undertrays fitted

5/rear exhaust brackets rubbing

6/long handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 13,427 miles

1/wiperblades noisey

2/headlight washers not working

3/slight engine oil leak

4/undertrays fitted

5/rear exhaust brackets rubbing

6/long handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 6,953 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 6,953 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 3 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 3 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 87,386 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2008 87,386 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 65,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 50,163 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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LS02 XSM is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LS02 XSM, 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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LS02 XSM is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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