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SM54 DBX

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,604 mi
Last recorded78,604 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 DBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 78,604 miles

Brake performance not tested flat tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear( greased and corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear( greased and corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

diff leaking

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases unable to see leak due to covers / components slight noise (7.1.2)

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,463 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,097 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking two of (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,558 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,306 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,293 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,713 miles

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

all brake pipes and underside of vehicle coated in underseal therefore unable to inspect pipes fully

rear discs pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,713 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes and underside of vehicle coated in underseal therefore unable to inspect pipes fully

front discs pitted scored

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,644 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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SM54 DBX is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM54 DBX, 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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SM54 DBX is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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