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MX52 DZL

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,963 mi
Last recorded102,963 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 DZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,963 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 101,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 100,772 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,493 miles

Nearside advise step corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,795 miles

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

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

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,348 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 75,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 71,321 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,188 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 55,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 44,279 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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MX52 DZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MX52 DZL, 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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What year was MX52 DZL registered?

MX52 DZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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