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BU52 BXA

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 101,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

shockers all round

Pass 28 Oct 2017 100,274 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 100,274 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket brocken,exhaust not suported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,653 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,426 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,062 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,035 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,092 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,634 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smeering windscreen

near side rear shock absorber slightly weeping

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in off side steering rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 31,594 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

offside steering rack has slight play

rear brake discs have slight run out

Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,594 miles

offside steering rack has slight play

rear brake discs have slight run out

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 BXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU52 BXA, 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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What year was BU52 BXA registered?

BU52 BXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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