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DG04 MTU

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 95,433 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

all under side chassis is corroded

exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly

fuel pipes and filler neck is corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 95,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to see front brake pads

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

all under side chassis is corroded

exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly

fuel pipes and filler neck is corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside chassis corroded from front to rear

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,662 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed near battery (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside chassis corroded from front to rear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,201 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 88,071 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,421 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer cv boots starting to crack

brake pipes greased

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 68,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse light switch leaking

vacume pipe to gearbox split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse light switch leaking

vacume pipe to gearbox split

Pass 1 May 2012 62,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,247 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,247 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

rear wiper perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 22,637 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 MTU is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG04 MTU, 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 MTU is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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