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SM52 JUV

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,832 mi
Last recorded132,832 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 JUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018
Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,464 miles

heavily undersealed

offside rear back plate missing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 95,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

heavily undersealed

offside rear back plate missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,834 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake back plates corroded

various brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,489 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,489 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 47,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,948 miles

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

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

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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SM52 JUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM52 JUV, 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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What year was SM52 JUV registered?

SM52 JUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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