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AE52 XSB

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,150 mi
Last recorded122,150 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 122,150 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS

CORROSION ON TANK COVER

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,260 miles

chassis corroded

rear brake require minor adjustment

Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 110,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas and inner arch area corroded and holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas and inner arch area corroded and holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020

chassis and body slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 109,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION A BIT SOFT BUT OK ON TEST

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,706 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION STARTING TO GET SOFT BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S AND O/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,933 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIE

Fail 6 Sep 2017 102,933 miles

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FUEL PIPES

Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,822 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,715 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE GETTING WEEK

Fail 6 Sep 2014 81,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S/R & O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE GETTING WEEK

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

offside number plate lamp slightly duller than nearside.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,867 miles

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

aux belt perished

Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,866 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

aux belt perished

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,071 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,969 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers smeary

oil level low

Fail 4 Dec 2007 30,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers smeary

oil level low

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,942 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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AE52 XSB is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 XSB, 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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AE52 XSB is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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