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VE51 UNX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 UNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 128,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 126,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 123,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 123,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 121,542 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gas tank retaining strap deteriorated but system not insecure.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (all underside components covered in underseal) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and componens have age relaed corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Mar 2021 115,916 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under body covered in underseal

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,989 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,870 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/n/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,005 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,889 miles

exhaust flexy pipe corroded and starting to leak

front brake discs lipped

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,101 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and perishing

rear anti roll bar D bushes and link bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,755 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

rear tyre treads wearing low and starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 79,607 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,113 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter split

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front upper suspension ball joint gaiter split

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated. Prolong use of this wiper blade may damage windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2011 74,885 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter split

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front upper suspension ball joint gaiter split

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated. Prolong use of this wiper blade may damage windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,631 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 58,509 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 53,897 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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VE51 UNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 VE51 UNX, 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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VE51 UNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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