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SW02 UJY

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,802 mi
Last recorded111,802 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 UJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 111,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Inner 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 step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

both rear outer sills corroding

both rear wheel arches corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2014

exhaust corroding

fuel pipe corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2014 107,444 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

fuel pipe corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to rear fuel lines corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to rear fuel lines corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front spotlight inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 97,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

N/s/f fog light not working

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

The o/s/r hand brake cable is insecure

There is slight play in the steering rack at the o/s/f

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,644 miles

n/s front foglight not working

Fail 7 May 2010 79,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 May 2009 72,067 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 71,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 65,564 miles

front brake application uneven

low effiency from rear brakes

play in osf track rod

Fail 22 May 2008 65,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven

low effiency from rear brakes

play in osf track rod

Pass 31 May 2007 55,759 miles

e/x silencer pepper pot holes

Fail 31 May 2007 55,759 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

e/x silencer pepper pot holes

Pass 11 May 2006 49,251 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 49,195 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SW02 UJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SW02 UJY, 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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SW02 UJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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