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SL04 FWM

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,351 mi
Last recorded145,351 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 145,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 144,353 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 144,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 137,364 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 137,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,192 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,040 miles

Nearside front seatbelt webbing frayed

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,407 miles

Slight fluffing to neaqrside front seatbelt webbing

Slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 22 Mar 2014 102,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,976 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 74,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,961 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,604 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 45,750 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SL04 FWM is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 SL04 FWM, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL04 FWM is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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