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DF04 NUW

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,935 mi
Last recorded126,935 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 126,935 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Under bonnet (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 114,537 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 114,534 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 103,121 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,014 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule chassis to axle pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 91,063 miles

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes,above fuel cooler. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded clipped to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,449 miles

Advise full brake check

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Advise full brake check

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,301 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no smoke emitted on bet

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,270 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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DF04 NUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DF04 NUW, 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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DF04 NUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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