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VA04 DJJ

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,040 mi
Last recorded142,040 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 DJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 142,040 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 138,348 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower under trays fitted hiding some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Upper chassis and underside plastered in mud

Fail 27 Aug 2015 138,348 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower under trays fitted hiding some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Upper chassis and underside plastered in mud

Pass 20 Nov 2014 135,114 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 135,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 126,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 126,299 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2013 116,919 miles

rear fuel heat element insecure fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2013 116,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear fuel heat element insecure fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,486 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 100,486 miles

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

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

ADVISE/NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDG OF TREAD/ NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING/OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR IS CRACKED/ SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT A/R/BAR LINK ARMS/ PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR A/R/

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,559 miles

ADVISE/ BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ALL ROUND / PLAY IN FRONT ANTIROLLBAR BUSHES (SIDE TO SIDE)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,817 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,817 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,325 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,325 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear tyres on 2mm

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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VA04 DJJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 VA04 DJJ, 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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VA04 DJJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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