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SM54 DCE

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,155 mi
Last recorded80,155 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,155 miles

rear pan hard rod broken at rear axle temporary repair

Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,152 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear pan hard rod broken at rear axle temporary repair

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,752 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fron loadvalve- flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,659 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,165 miles

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

chassis slightly corroded

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,165 miles

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

chassis slightly corroded

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 29,683 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,054 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 DCE 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 86.7%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

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

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