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MV52 SSX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 SSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 136,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 136,689 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

coolant level low

Pass 3 Mar 2021 127,733 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,224 miles

Advise offside front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner brake disc shield corroded/deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres sidewalls crackin/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 122,292 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

wiper do not park

Fail 12 Nov 2018 122,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

wiper do not park

Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,240 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 118,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,366 miles

brake/back/plates/starting.to/deterated

Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,365 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective light/on (5.4.1)

brake/back/plates/starting.to/deterated

Pass 1 May 2015 105,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,038 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,035 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,557 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,791 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 83,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,523 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 71,523 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,591 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 62,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,840 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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MV52 SSX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MV52 SSX, 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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MV52 SSX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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