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AY52 UBG

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,209 mi
Last recorded135,209 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,681 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 26 Oct 2016 134,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 133,349 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Oct 2015 133,349 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 129,779 miles

e/m/light on dash

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Oct 2014 129,656 miles

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

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

e/m/light on dash

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar linkage

Pass 2 Nov 2013 126,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 126,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 122,835 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 119,078 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 119,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 116,413 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 106,822 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,822 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,026 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,244 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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AY52 UBG is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY52 UBG, 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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AY52 UBG is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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