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MK04 JBK

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,788 mi
Last recorded15,788 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 JBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 15,788 miles

Front suspension /shockers worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all fuel pipes corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front and rear chassis heavy rusting

n/s/o/s/front suspension /chassis heavy corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2018 15,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded heavy corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension /shockers worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all fuel pipes corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front and rear chassis heavy rusting

n/s/o/s/front suspension /chassis heavy corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2017 9,549 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front to rear chassis heavy corrosion

gear box cover under tray loose

rear exhaust bracket slight movement on chassis

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 4,763 miles

corrosion around rear arches /seat belt mountings o/s/r & n/s/r

n/s/o/s front to rear chassis corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 4,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end of pipe next to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/o/s front to rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 1,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 1,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,406 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 116,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 109,312 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

towbar wiring insecure and damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,601 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 98,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot split

rear bumper backing corroded

tow bar wiring insecure

o/s and n/s step covering loose

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,492 miles

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

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

slight play in nsf steering inner rack end

slight play in osf steering inner rack end

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,491 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nsf steering inner rack end

slight play in osf steering inner rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,859 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 80,859 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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MK04 JBK is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 MK04 JBK, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK04 JBK is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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