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PK02 LFE

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,519 mi
Last recorded145,519 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 LFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,519 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 145,513 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 142,592 miles

Rear bumper mounting/frame badly corroded.

Slight play to steering column.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 142,584 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper mounting/frame badly corroded.

Slight play to steering column.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,770 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 139,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 127,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,124 miles

exhaust mountings deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 120,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust mountings deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,932 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 106,929 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,357 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 91,069 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 91,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,855 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 78,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 70,334 miles

Play in rear anti roll bar linkages and bushes

Slight play in nearside steering track rod end

Pass 28 May 2009 62,714 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage has slight wear

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

Wear in rear anti roll bar links

Fail 22 May 2009 62,714 miles

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

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

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage has slight wear

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

Wear in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 30 May 2008 53,675 miles

Exhaust mid and rear section corroded

Fail 30 May 2008 53,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust mid and rear section corroded

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 33,724 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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PK02 LFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK02 LFE, 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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PK02 LFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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