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WA02 ESU

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,932 mi
Last recorded204,932 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 ESU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 204,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 204,932 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer door step coroderd and loose

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

Offside Rear brake just cover insercure and corroderd

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 189,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 188,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 185,839 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 181,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 178,060 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 173,218 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 166,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 160,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 160,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 151,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2009 151,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2009 152,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 126,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 108,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 89,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WA02 ESU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA02 ESU, 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 WA02 ESU registered?

WA02 ESU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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