MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
n/s o/s front metal brake pipes surface rust
both rear tyres very low
covers fitted throughout
front too rear steel brake pipe rusted where it passes through its fixing point
exhaust heavily corroded.
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places.
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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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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