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DG04 FUV

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,183 mi
Last recorded123,183 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 FUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

nearside front tyre right on limit

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some free play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,622 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 120,620 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/bodymount (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 112,429 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 112,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,276 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,150 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,135 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,250 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,048 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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DG04 FUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG04 FUV, 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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DG04 FUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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