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YX52 DXJ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,202 mi
Last recorded169,202 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 DXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 169,202 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 169,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 153,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 142,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nail in osr tyre

nsr tyr heavily craked

Fail 10 Aug 2016 142,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

nail in osr tyre

nsr tyr heavily craked

Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,269 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 132,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,379 miles

All shock absorbers ineffective

Front tyres worn inner edge

Possible diesel leak around tank

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,379 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All shock absorbers ineffective

Front tyres worn inner edge

Possible diesel leak around tank

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,875 miles

Lower bush worn both rear antiroll bar links.

Some brake pipes corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 106,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Lower bush worn both rear antiroll bar links.

NS wiper poor.

Some brake pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,374 miles

Joining bolt broken rear exhaust flange.

OS outer CV boot splitting

Posssible play in OSF upper ball joint,

Slight play all rear antiroll bar bushes.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,335 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Joining bolt broken rear exhaust flange.

OS outer CV boot splitting

Posssible play in OSF upper ball joint,

Slight play all rear antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,540 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 75,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,763 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,196 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes

Fail 15 Nov 2007 55,196 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,198 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in both steering rack arms

Pass 13 Aug 2005 36,345 miles

brake fluid low

slight play/knock in steering rack

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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YX52 DXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YX52 DXJ, 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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YX52 DXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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