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VK04 AOD

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,056 mi
Last recorded105,056 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 AOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,056 miles

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 outer running board rusty

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear of vehicle suspension /chassis rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,163 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,440 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 77,435 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,969 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,969 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,983 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,482 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,643 miles

bonnet adjustment required

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,697 miles

small play at steering column adjustment

Fail 21 Jan 2010 53,694 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small play at steering column adjustment

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

steering column adjustment has slight play BUT does lock in place

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

steering column adjustment has slight play BUT does lock in place

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,192 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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VK04 AOD is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK04 AOD, 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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VK04 AOD is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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