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MM02 FJZ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,923 mi
Last recorded104,923 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 FJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,923 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 101,139 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,673 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 99,673 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe/s (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system alongside silencer (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,816 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis slightly corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking close to exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking close to exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front and both rear upper bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 95,816 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis slightly corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking close to exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking close to exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front and both rear upper bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,831 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front and both rear upper bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 93,831 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front and both rear upper bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 87,513 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear has body damage

Offside Rear axle support arm has slight play

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear has body damage

Offside Rear axle support arm has slight play

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,175 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 82,172 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,904 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 50,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,544 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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MM02 FJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM02 FJZ, 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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MM02 FJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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