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FD04 VBN

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,307 mi
Last recorded136,307 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 136,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded along side the CAT area (underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side the mid exhaust silencer area (to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front knocking noise on road test - further investigation required

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension components - prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 133,884 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim just within limit (Height) also beam pattern a little poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corrosion in places

under covers fitted to engine area

Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 126,949 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both rear metal brake pipes to compensator corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,022 miles

n/s o/s front metal brake pipes surface rust

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,157 miles

both rear tyres very low

covers fitted throughout

front too rear steel brake pipe rusted where it passes through its fixing point

Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,278 miles

exhaust heavily corroded.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,275 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,647 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 Sep 2010 55,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,896 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,915 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,646 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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FD04 VBN is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD04 VBN, 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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FD04 VBN is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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