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BF54 VXU

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,562 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,810 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 joint(s) ()

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,594 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 81,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,158 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,775 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,193 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,990 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,002 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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BF54 VXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 BF54 VXU, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF54 VXU registered?

BF54 VXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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