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YX52 VCM

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,574 mi
Last recorded160,574 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 VCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 160,572 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested lamp damaged (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler and pipework is broken and insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak n/s chassis (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front fog / driving light not working

Offside Front headlight leveler not working

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 159,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 159,207 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 159,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 150,543 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 150,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play wish bone top bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,723 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 131,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,880 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes corroded

slight damage to o/s/f headlight

Fail 9 Mar 2015 112,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes corroded

slight damage to o/s/f headlight

Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,075 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

items removed from rear view mirror

slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar link pin bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant leak ?

coolant level on minimum

corrosion to brake pipes

front tyres worn and badly cracked

items removed from rear view mirror

rear tyres badly cracked

slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar link pin bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,680 miles

Both front tyres beging to step on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 69,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,439 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,119 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,233 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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YX52 VCM is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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