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DC04 BAC

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,119 mi
Last recorded101,119 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 BAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 101,119 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,438 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 94,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,059 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,003 miles

All direction indicators not working HAZARDS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working Front side mid (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working Front side mid (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust hanger detached but system secure

Rear exhaust box corroded/leak

Pass 28 Oct 2017 81,574 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 70,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,745 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear silencer flanges corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,230 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 57,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,205 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 52,205 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,839 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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DC04 BAC is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 DC04 BAC, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DC04 BAC is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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