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NX02 VXF

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,926 mi
Last recorded180,926 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 VXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 180,926 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 175,478 miles

1/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 2/ slight play in n/s front lower ball joint 3/ n/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 175,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 2/ slight play in n/s front lower ball joint 3/ n/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 169,229 miles

1/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 2/ n/s front outer driver shaft gaiter becoming perished 3/ slight play in o/s front bottom ball joit

Fail 26 Jul 2013 169,113 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

1/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 2/ n/s front outer driver shaft gaiter becoming perished 3/ slight play in o/s front bottom ball joit

Pass 23 Jul 2012 155,479 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 155,479 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 148,533 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 148,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 139,570 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 130,177 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 130,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 112,365 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 112,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 96,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 96,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 76,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,042 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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NX02 VXF 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 55.6%.

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 NX02 VXF, 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 NX02 VXF registered?

NX02 VXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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