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PF02 USE

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,379 mi
Last recorded134,379 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 USE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 134,379 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 123,258 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 123,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 113,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 105,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,204 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 98,225 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 98,225 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 91,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,668 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 75,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,705 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

cracked windscreen outside zone B

knocking in o/s/steering track rod

Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracked windscreen outside zone B

knocking in o/s/steering track rod

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,946 miles

windsreen cracked o/s/f outside swept area

Fail 8 Jun 2006 40,946 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

windsreen cracked o/s/f outside swept area

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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PF02 USE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF02 USE, 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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PF02 USE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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