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BJ04 FYK

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,983 mi
Last recorded139,983 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 139,983 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 139,943 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated & fluid level low (3.6.G.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush & boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the back excessively corroded in holding clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes very corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight movement

Offside Rear spring hanger replaced/welded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of vehicle coated in waxoil recently

Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,790 miles

Front shock absorbers soft

suspect fuel leak from above tank

Fail 27 Jul 2016 135,757 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panhard rod mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint all (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front shockabsorbers have zero damping

Pass 21 May 2015 124,806 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inside edge

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 May 2015 124,806 miles

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)

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

Front tyres wearing inside edge

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,598 miles

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

Front shock absorbers have negligable damping

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2014 114,598 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front shock absorbers have negligable damping

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,855 miles

Coolant low

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear sevice brake your vehical has just met the required service brake efficiency.the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 93,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Coolant low

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bulbs not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,408 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 77,408 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

OSF Tyre wearing inside edge

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,829 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,825 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,229 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 33,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,469 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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BJ04 FYK is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BJ04 FYK, 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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BJ04 FYK is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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