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2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,585 mi
Last recorded81,585 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 BOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,585 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 81,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2024 72,636 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 64,930 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 64,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,069 miles

Under body corrosion.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,017 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body covered with under-seal

Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body covered with under-seal

Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,290 miles

general under body corrosion

All of the 4 tyres are worn on 3mm and showing age related cracking

Drivers wing mirror slightly insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OSR brake dust shield is corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 61,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All of the 4 tyres are worn on 3mm and showing age related cracking

Drivers wing mirror slightly insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OSR brake dust shield is corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in the top steering bush

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2019 60,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR rubber bump stop missing

OS wing mirror is slightly loose

OSR brake disc dust shield missing

Slight play in the steering column bush

Small amount of play in the NSF wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2019 60,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR rubber bump stop missing

OS wing mirror is slightly loose

OSR brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in the steering column bush

Small amount of play in the NSF wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2018 58,909 miles

Front no plate cracked

OS wing mirror slightly loose

Slight up and down movement is steering wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,130 miles

Front no plate cracked

Front outer drive shaft boots perished

NSR tyre worn down to 3mm

OSF tyre has a nail in tread

OSF wheel tight to turn

Slight play in OS steering rack inner joint

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Steering wheel has side to side and up and down movement

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 56,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

rear service brake readings low

Pass 28 May 2015 55,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,223 miles

both front wipers split on ends

play in top of steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,880 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 50,094 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 47,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2011 47,792 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,853 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 42,853 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,659 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,753 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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BU52 BOH is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BU52 BOH, 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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BU52 BOH is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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