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LY02 BCX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,305 mi
Last recorded111,305 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 BCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 111,305 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2016 111,305 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,534 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 108,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 103,100 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,747 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 98,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 98,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 79,604 miles

both outer c v boots starting to crack

rad leaking (cracked)

Pass 28 May 2008 62,629 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 62,629 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2007 54,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 54,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front discs worn and have 20kg of brake judder each.

both rear discs worn and also have 10kg of brake judder each.

n/s/f brake pads low/on wear bar.

o/s door mirror slightly loose at its fixing point.

o/s tyre has uneven tyre wear on inner edge.

slight play/knock within o/s track rod.

unable to test centre/rear lap belt,as trapped under seat at time of test.

Pass 26 May 2006 38,989 miles

1.o/s/r brake disc has 20kg of brake distortion.

Fail 26 May 2006 38,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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LY02 BCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LY02 BCX, 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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LY02 BCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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