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PY52 URD

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,921 mi
Last recorded115,921 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 URD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded & holed - just outside prescribed area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,145 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,458 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top spring hangers very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on dash

Fail 17 Nov 2020 111,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r door step/sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill/door step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top spring hangers very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,057 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 106,045 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

EML on, indicating a fault.

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,824 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in off side front steering rack end

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in off side front steering rack end

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,018 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,135 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,250 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,030 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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PY52 URD is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY52 URD, 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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PY52 URD is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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