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SM54 DBY

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,059 mi
Last recorded65,059 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 DBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight surface corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,159 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill coverd x2

under body showing sign of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,097 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,735 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,952 miles

Front Exhaust securing bracket is insecure but exhaust still adequately supported

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 47,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,397 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 21,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,674 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 16,673 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DBY is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SM54 DBY, 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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What year was SM54 DBY registered?

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

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