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OU02 HXW

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,175 mi
Last recorded147,175 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 HXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 147,175 miles

Eml illuminated during test for short period but went out and remained out until test completed

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Crossmember corroded

Steering feels notchy, suspect V joint in front of rack on column

Fail 21 May 2019 147,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Please check upper joint condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Eml illuminated during test for short period but went out and remained out until test completed

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Crossmember corroded

Steering feels notchy, suspect V joint in front of rack on column

Turbo heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,840 miles

Engine has oil leak

Offside Rear Brake dust shield corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bumper support corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,833 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust condition to poor to allow test to take place (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users A frame hanging off vehicle (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine has oil leak

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

Offside Rear Brake dust shield corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bumper support corroded

coolant low

Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,656 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 125,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad missing. piston running on disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 115,896 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2012 107,453 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,193 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,182 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 92,179 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,179 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 14 Apr 2009 85,715 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2008 74,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S and N/S rear tyres both on limit (1.6mm), legal at time of test, suggest replacement asap.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,176 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 46,477 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 45,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,968 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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OU02 HXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OU02 HXW, 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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OU02 HXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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