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VX02 RXJ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 RXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,038 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 67,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,566 miles

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

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Jun 2023 58,537 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both side step support brackets corroded

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2022 58,112 miles

under-side of vehicle heavily under -sealed

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,980 miles

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

underside of vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,961 miles

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

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2020 57,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 13 May 2019 57,695 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,754 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod

Offside Front Upper slight play in ball joint

Fail 19 Jul 2017 55,754 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rusty underneath

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,909 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,519 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,595 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 30,588 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,166 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,412 miles

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

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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VX02 RXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VX02 RXJ, 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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What year was VX02 RXJ registered?

VX02 RXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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