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CU02 TFZ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,160 mi
Last recorded89,160 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 TFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,160 miles

4X4 Light flashing on dashboard

Chassis in poor condition

Chassis in poor condition

Engine managment light on intermitent

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S Front shock absorber has no damping

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has no damping

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

Under-trays fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,157 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

4X4 Light flashing on dashboard

Chassis in poor condition

Engine managment light on intermitent

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S Front shock absorber has no damping

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,828 miles

air bag light on constant

Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

air bag light on constant

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,603 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,603 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,877 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 48,837 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,673 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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CU02 TFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU02 TFZ, 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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CU02 TFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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