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BJ52 GPU

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

34,505 mi
Last recorded34,505 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,505 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Rear Upper brake lamp multi bulbs one in-op

Nearside Front wheel bearing end float

Offside Rear no-plate lamp in-op

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear wheels ()

chassis corroded

exhaust smokey

front brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear sills corroded

petrol tank guard corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 34,505 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Rear Upper brake lamp multi bulbs one in-op

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel bearing end float

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear no-plate lamp in-op

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear wheels ()

chassis corroded

exhaust smokey

front brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear sills corroded

petrol tank guard corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 19,652 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 7,249 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 7,249 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 12 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,233 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,062 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,152 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 87,152 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,827 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,697 miles

Oil leak

boot full

Fail 21 Oct 2011 58,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot full

Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,317 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,417 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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BJ52 GPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ52 GPU, 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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BJ52 GPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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