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BG04 SVL

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,217 mi
Last recorded122,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 SVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 122,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 118,423 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 118,423 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from derv cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear front sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear front sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 113,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear front sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear front sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,098 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 106,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 92,587 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 82,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 82,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 75,436 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 75,432 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,818 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 55,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 46,396 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 31,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 31,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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BG04 SVL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG04 SVL, 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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BG04 SVL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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