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VF04 FET

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,116 mi
Last recorded66,116 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 FET
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 66,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

presented as a van

Pass 5 Jul 2022 64,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

under guards fitted to front and centre of car

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front foglight not working

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

under guard fitted to front of car

Fail 7 Jul 2021 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front foglight not working

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

under guard fitted to front of car

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,574 miles

under guard fitted to front of car

Fail 13 Jul 2020 61,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under guard fitted to front of car

Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under guard fitted to front

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,987 miles

underguards fitted to front

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,547 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,547 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,452 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 53,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,929 miles

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

vehcle is dirty underneath

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,849 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,849 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,093 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,085 miles

n/s/f window not working

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,454 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,599 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,771 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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VF04 FET is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VF04 FET, 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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VF04 FET is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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