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BG52 SZW

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 100,435 miles

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

rear seats down at time off test

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 92,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,329 miles

all 4 tyres perished

corrosion to both chassis rails

Fail 16 Apr 2015 88,323 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

corrosion to both chassis rails

Pass 7 May 2014 85,166 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play/wear in rear anti roll bar end link bushes

slight play/wear in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 7 May 2014 85,166 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play/wear in rear anti roll bar end link bushes

slight play/wear in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight split in drivers wiper blade

Pass 10 May 2013 82,364 miles

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

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

horn poor

nearside washer jet alignment poor

Fail 7 May 2013 82,360 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

horn poor

nearside washer jet alignment poor

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 14 May 2012 79,612 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 79,603 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 74,362 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 74,310 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,050 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

play in steering coloum

Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

play in steering coloum

Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,764 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 51,625 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,087 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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BG52 SZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG52 SZW, 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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BG52 SZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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