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BF51 DVN

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,343 mi
Last recorded14,343 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 DVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 14,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 13,839 miles

All 4 brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underside unsealed

Pass 2 Aug 2023 13,246 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 11,993 miles

Front outer c.v boots splitting

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 10,232 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slightly corroded ()

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

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

Rear springs corroded

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

Fail 2 Aug 2021 10,232 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slightly corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 3 Aug 2020 8,734 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 1 Aug 2019 6,518 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 3,899 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake load valve *2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 1,540 miles

2 Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Centre box baffles loose

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,257 miles

A/C Pump noisy

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,629 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,308 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 47,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,141 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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BF51 DVN is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF51 DVN, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF51 DVN is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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