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AE02 HNW

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,588 mi
Last recorded150,588 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 150,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside

Fail 24 Feb 2021 150,503 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down steering column adjuster worn (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at compensator valve area (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 139,998 miles

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers split.

Both rear anti roll bar drop links lower bushes worn.

Engine malfunction lamp on.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S Inner CV gaiter split/deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished and split in the treads.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 139,989 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Load sensing area. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers split.

Both rear anti roll bar drop links lower bushes worn.

Engine malfunction lamp on.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S Inner CV gaiter split/deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished and split in the treads.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,094 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

N/S Screen wash inoperative.

O/S Number plate lamp inoperative.

O/S/R Anti roll bar drop link bush worn.

Play in steering column upper bush area.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded at load sensing valve area.

Rear tyres perished in the treads.

Vehicle underside dirty obscuring some testable items.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 131,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

N/S Screen wash inoperative.

O/S Number plate lamp inoperative.

O/S/R Anti roll bar drop link bush worn.

Play in steering column upper bush area.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded at load sensing valve area.

Rear tyres perished in the treads.

Vehicle underside dirty obscuring some testable items.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 119,029 miles

Front bumper damaged/poorly secured.

Front tyres worn.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

N/S/F Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bushes worn.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Wear in steering column upper bush area.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 118,500 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front bumper damaged/poorly secured.

Front tyres worn.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

N/S/F Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bushes worn.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Wear in steering column upper bush area.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring components

play at steering wheel mount - adjustable type

Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring components

play at steering wheel mount - adjustable type

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 92,376 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,026 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 58,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,159 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 40,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside headlamp washer cover missing

Pass 16 May 2011 40,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlamp washer cover missing

Pass 2 Jan 2010 39,281 miles

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 5 Jan 2009 35,666 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,411 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 32,381 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,975 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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AE02 HNW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AE02 HNW, 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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AE02 HNW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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