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VX52 MFV

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,949 mi
Last recorded139,949 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 MFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 139,949 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,766 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,515 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 137,841 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 137,840 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,016 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 125,638 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 125,638 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades slight splits on edges but good vis

n/s mirror damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2011 106,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades slight splits on edges but good vis

n/s mirror damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2010 886,287 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 88,622 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,036 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 72,033 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,929 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,604 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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VX52 MFV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX52 MFV, 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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VX52 MFV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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