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RN51 NGX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

194,271 mi
Last recorded194,271 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 NGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 194,271 miles

Heavy underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 193,340 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside side step heaverly corroded

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2024 193,313 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside side step heaverly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 191,793 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 191,124 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 191,075 miles

Brake performance not tested caliper carrier loose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted carrier loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to back (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 190,811 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub damp unable to clearly tell where it is coming from

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 190,805 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Dampness around o/s/f wheel hub components.

Fuel lines corroded.

General underside corrosion.

O/s/f brake wiring mount has temporary repair.

Rear bumper mount corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 190,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose clip missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side step corroded

Offside Front Brake hose clip not in correct position

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded

Steering column uj corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 190,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose clip missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side step corroded

Offside Front Brake hose clip not in correct position

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded

Steering column uj corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 189,502 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Steering column joint corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose clip missing

Nearside Front Step has a hole in the beam

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose clip not fully secure

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Holes in mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 188,667 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leaks

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 188,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush top rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 187,802 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Corroded & Slight Leak From Flexible Pipe

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Broken

Offside Front Indicator Bulb Faded

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked Not Effecting Colour

Oil Leaks

Side Steps Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Slight Play In Steering System

Underside Corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 186,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under body rust

Pass 9 May 2015 185,517 miles

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)

Oil leak

exhaust weakened by corrosion - slight blow

nearside front fog light damaged

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 185,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Oil leak

exhaust weakened by corrosion - slight blow

nearside front fog light damaged

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 183,799 miles

front pads appear low

n/s/f foglamp broken.

rear pads appear low.

slight play in both front bearings.

Fail 6 May 2014 183,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front pads appear low

n/s/f foglamp broken.

rear pads appear low.

slight play in both front bearings.

Pass 15 May 2013 175,782 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 175,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 162,666 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 162,666 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 148,214 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 148,214 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 134,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 119,264 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 119,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre treads low n/s/f tread on 1.6 mm

steering rack knocking and has play in o/s tie rod

steering uj in coloum worn

Pass 6 Jan 2007 85,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,804 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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RN51 NGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RN51 NGX, 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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RN51 NGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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