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RF52 EKP

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,476 mi
Last recorded58,476 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,476 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 58,476 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,476 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,177 miles

front shocks week

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,957 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 55,957 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,834 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

front shocks week

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,872 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,872 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,350 miles

both front cv boots perished

condition of all inner brake pads unknown

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm-limit

oil leak

play in front wheel bearings

play in tilt column(limited vision due to covered parts,advise closer inspection)

undertray loose

Fail 22 Mar 2013 48,350 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front cv boots perished

condition of all inner brake pads unknown

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm-limit

oil leak

play in front wheel bearings

play in tilt column(limited vision due to covered parts,advise closer inspection)

undertray loose

vehicle covered in mud underside,limited vision on some components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,847 miles

both front cv boots perished

condition of all inner brake pads unknown

corrosion and slight blows from exhaust

heavy fuel smell from inside vehicle,no leaks found

offside front tyre on the limit

oil leak

play in tilt column(limited vision due to covered parts)advise -closer inspection

rear seat belts not examined(seats folded down,items in boot)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,847 miles

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

both front cv boots perished

condition of all inner brake pads unknown

corrosion and slight blows from exhaust

heavy fuel smell from inside vehicle,no leaks found

oil leak

play in tilt column(limited vision due to covered parts)advise -closer inspection

rear seat belts not examined(seats folded down,items in boot)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

although service brake efficency has been met, the rear brakes have lower readings than would normally be expected from this type of vehicle.

engine under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,859 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

engine under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,342 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,039 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,505 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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RF52 EKP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF52 EKP, 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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RF52 EKP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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