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MX52 ZTN

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,177 mi
Last recorded123,177 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 ZTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 123,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

eml on

Pass 2 Dec 2024 121,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,869 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 115,869 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 107,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 107,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 101,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,092 miles

Crack in windscreen

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

Fuel cooler loose

Play in rear d bushes

Slight play in n/s/f upper & lower ball joints

Slight play in steering column

Wipers poor

n/s/f upper bj rubber perished

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,243 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.2mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

steering column has play up and down at the wheel

Fail 21 Nov 2018 91,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.2mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

steering column has play up and down at the wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,456 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED AND WORN TO NEAR LIMITS

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

SURFACE CORRROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 11 Oct 2017 87,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED AND WORN TO NEAR LIMITS

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

SURFACE CORRROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,529 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

Fail 5 Oct 2016 83,474 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)

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,422 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,909 miles

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

Rear seats not in use at the time off test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,909 miles

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

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

Rear seats not in use at the time off test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,809 miles

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

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

oil contaminating coolant cotainer

Fail 18 Sep 2012 41,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil contaminating coolant cotainer

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,325 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,846 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,593 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,864 miles

Under engine tray fitted. †Corrosion showing on inner brake disces.n/s,o/s

Pass 22 Sep 2005 6,344 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 ZTN is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MX52 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

MX52 ZTN is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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