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VX02 SBZ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,340 mi
Last recorded173,340 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 SBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 173,340 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 172,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 172,787 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 161,035 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

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

off side front fog lamp not working

Fail 2 Feb 2017 145,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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

off side front fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,975 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 130,974 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,332 miles

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

Centre exhaust pipe split

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,332 miles

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

Centre exhaust pipe split

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 112,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 112,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 103,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,204 miles

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

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

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

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

cracking to osf tyre outer wall

electric height adjuster inop on offside headlamp

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,929 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,037 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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VX02 SBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

VX02 SBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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