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LX02 DVU

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,433 mi
Last recorded128,433 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 DVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 128,433 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BOX SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BACK AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX MOUNTING POINT TO CHASSIS (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength PANHARD ROD TO CHASSIS MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion in chassis/brake/suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,072 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion in chassis/brake/suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,146 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 112,089 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

emission test not carried out due to hole in exhaust

front brake discs heavily lipped

nsr drop link worn

os and nsr brake disc metal back plates rotten

osr shock absorber heavily corroded

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 112,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to load compensating valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

emission test not carried out due to hole in exhaust

front brake discs heavily lipped

nsr drop link worn

os and nsr brake disc metal back plates rotten

osr shock absorber heavily corroded

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,464 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

various brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

various brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light stuck on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light stuck on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,422 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light stuck on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 89,422 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light stuck on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,785 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,033 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front wiper blade started to split

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,033 miles

off side front wiper blade started to split

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,825 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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LX02 DVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LX02 DVU, 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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LX02 DVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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