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MV02 HSJ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,009 mi
Last recorded127,009 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 HSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,009 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 126,945 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 126,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump running (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,751 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion both rear sil ends

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,972 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front sub frame bushes deteriorated

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills but not excessive

Exhaust system in a deteriorated condition / centre section blowing

Movement in steering column top bracket

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

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

Various underside components in a corroded condition

Fail 5 Oct 2015 108,971 miles

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

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

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front sub frame bushes deteriorated

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills but not excessive

Exhaust system in a deteriorated condition / centre section blowing

Movement in steering column top bracket

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

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

Various underside components in a corroded condition

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,450 miles

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

exhaust system in a corroded condition/centre section blowing

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion/dampness to fuel filler neck pipes

movement felt nearside front bottom ball joint

movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

movement in top of steering column

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn/deteriorated

various underside components in a corroded condition

Fail 22 Sep 2014 101,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system in a corroded condition/centre section blowing

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion/dampness to fuel filler neck pipes

movement felt nearside front bottom ball joint

movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

movement in top of steering column

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn/deteriorated

various underside components in a corroded condition

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,369 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake fluid is low

center exhaust is corroded and blowing

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

gear box cross member mount is corroded

movement in top steering column

off/side/rear shcok absorber is corroded

play in rear anti roll bar mouunts

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes are starting to split

Fail 26 Sep 2013 93,369 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid is low

center exhaust is corroded and blowing

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

gear box cross member mount is corroded

movement in top of steering column

off/side/rear shock absorber is corroded

play in rear anti roll bar mounts

rear antiroll bar drop link bushes are starting to split

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,200 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,001 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,976 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 60,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,859 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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MV02 HSJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV02 HSJ, 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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MV02 HSJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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