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BJ51 FMU

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,062 mi
Last recorded58,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 FMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,062 miles

general surface corosion to all brake pipes

general underbody surface corosion

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

general surface corosion to all brake pipes

general underbody surface corosion

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

general chassis surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,708 miles

general surface corosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2013 47,242 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 47,242 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 42,747 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 38,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,914 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 17,248 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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BJ51 FMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BJ51 FMU, 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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BJ51 FMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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