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WV02 ZHE

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,318 mi
Last recorded130,318 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 ZHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper don't automatically park

Fail 14 Aug 2018 130,309 miles

Emissions not tested Test aborted smoke level significantly higher (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded In various places along chassis rail back to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper don't automatically park

Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,449 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear along chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes in inner arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes around rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 129,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer arch area (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers fail to park correctly (8.3.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear along chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes in inner arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes around rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 128,119 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,090 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipe rusty marked yellow o/s.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 126,090 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe rusty marked yellow o/s.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 122,305 miles

coolant level low

Fail 18 Jul 2014 121,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 105,438 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 96,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 96,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,048 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,430 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,369 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 33,776 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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WV02 ZHE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV02 ZHE, 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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WV02 ZHE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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