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VN04 EAA

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,240 mi
Last recorded138,240 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 EAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 137,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,490 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,655 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 123,501 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,597 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,840 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc

slight corrosion on brake pipes,been greased unable to fully assess

slight play in o/s steering

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,345 miles

slight rusting to chassis all over

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,362 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)

front brake pads 30/40% worn

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight wear to the rear anti roll bar bushes

wear to all brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,457 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,571 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 23,571 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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VN04 EAA is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VN04 EAA, 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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VN04 EAA is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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