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YH02 ERK

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,805 mi
Last recorded159,805 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 ERK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 159,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessinve lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached fouling shock absorber (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip devise insecure

Coolant bottle empty

Front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Parking brake when rotated slowly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper support bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 159,680 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 159,679 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

fuel pipes corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 158,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 158,794 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 157,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 157,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 154,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 150,365 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 150,364 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning lamp shows when depresed

Pass 2 Sep 2015 144,293 miles

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

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

rear x member excess corrosion but not structural

Fail 2 Sep 2015 144,293 miles

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

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

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

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

rear x member excess corrosion but not structural

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,362 miles

O/S/F track rod slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 137,360 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe to N/S/R flexy slight corroded

O/S/F track rod slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,694 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 127,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 116,050 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,045 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 106,252 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 106,251 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,918 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 94,918 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,327 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,538 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 71,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,659 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 39,239 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 39,239 miles

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

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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YH02 ERK is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YH02 ERK, 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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YH02 ERK is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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