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SV52 WSO

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,009 mi
Last recorded120,009 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 WSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 120,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 120,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,501 miles

Front both brake flexy hoses

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch both pipes at union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2018

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both brake flexy hoses

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch both pipes at union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,056 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Aug 2017 109,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 103,610 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,720 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f inner wing damaged

rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f inner wing damaged

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 85,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,618 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 61,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,902 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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SV52 WSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV52 WSO, 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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SV52 WSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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