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LY51 CRZ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

3,967 mi
Last recorded3,967 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 CRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 3,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 3,489 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

EML lamp inoperative.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OSF NSR OSR Top bushes perished/split (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 3,487 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp direction indicators flashing continuously due to security system. (4.4.3 (b))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

EML lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front anti roll bar fouling on shock absorber body.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OSF NSR OSR Top bushes perished/split (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 1,235 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 1,235 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2019 922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front flexi hose is insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2019 903 miles

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling shock absorber (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front flexi hose is insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2017 815 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 813 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,899 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,238 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No rear seats at test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,062 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,062 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,249 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 43,249 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 34,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,569 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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LY51 CRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LY51 CRZ, 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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LY51 CRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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